By Kerri Loudoun, Communications & Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) Oh, the joys of removing a patient’s snowboard boots. We all have likely experienced removing a patient’s snowboard boots with the BOA lacing system. You release the BOA closure, but those
New recognition submission program – and more
By Nancy Price-Hutley, National Recognition Committee Chair (nancy.price-hutley@skipatrol.ca) Many in the CSP have all been anxiously awaiting an awards submission application through Yeti and I’m happy to share that it is up and running. Appreciation is extended to Matthew Carr,
Michael Courty receives Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
By Elizabeth Oldfield, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Member (5×5@skipatrol.ca) As part of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee celebrations in Alberta, the province created the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal to be awarded to individuals with a tangible link to
John D. Harper Lifesaving Award – Darryl Aarbo, Zacharie Skoko, Eleanor Culver, Kristian Ogle, Sean O’Leary, Misha Paul, Zach Pecore (Calgary Zone and LLSR patrol staff)
By A.P. Crawford, National Publication Editor and Production Manager (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) In March 2022, a group of patrollers from the CSP and the Lake Louise Ski Resort (LLSR) patrol staff worked together to save the life of an injured patron on
John D. Harper Lifesaving Award – Aislyn Ireton (Algonquin Zone)
By A.P. Crawford, National Periodical Editor and Publication Manager (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) On January 7, 2022, Aislyn Ireton’s husband, Joshua Schortemeyer, was mildly unwell. It was not surprising since his young son had brought home a stomach flu bug. It was a