By Mark Crone, National Pro-Deals Team Member (prodeals@skipatrol.ca) One of the many benefits of belonging to the Canadian Ski Patrol is access to the pro deals program. Pro deals provide CSP members with discounts and benefits on apparel, boots,
Lifesaving Award – Robert Birkett (Central Zone)
In April, 2010, Robert Birkett and his family were en route from Calgary to Toronto by air. Two hours before landing, there was a call on the public address system looking for emergency medical assistance to help with a passenger
Lifesaving Award – Pierre Leclair (Central Zone)
In June, 2017, Pierre Leclair was outside a local cafe in Orangeville, Ontario. Seeing a number of patrons quickly leaving the establishment and thinking it unusual, he entered and found a man who had collapsed at the back of the
CSP Motorcycle ERU
By Corbee Dutchburn, CSP (Central Zone) M-ERU Co-Patrol Leader (dutchburn@mac.com) In 2016, Central Zone patrollers Corbee Dutchburn and Blair Wallhouse brought together two personal passions: CSP advanced first aid (AFA) and motorcycle emergency response. This effort has grown into
Changes to the National Management Committee
January 24, 2019 Dear division presidents and zone presidents, I am writing to inform you of recent changes to the National Management Committee (NMC). Mr. Tom Tull resigned for personal reasons as VP Business Operations on Friday, January 18,
National Recognition (Awards) Program
January 7, 2019 Dear division presidents and zone presidents. This message is a reminder to all division presidents and zone presidents that all recognition award nominations must be approved prior to being scored. The division presidents and zone presidents
A new concussion resource for national safety
January 6, 2019 Dear division presidents and zone presidents, The CSP national safety team and Parachute Canada; a national safety organization, are pleased to offer you a new resource that promises to improve awareness around concussions. This document is available
Happy Holidays!
December 23, 2018 Dear CSP Member, Winter has arrived in all parts of the country, skiers and snowboarders are on the hills enjoying early season conditions, and many of you have already served shifts at your local hill. This
Head office closed for the holidays
The head office will be closed from December 21, 2018 and reopen on January 2, 2019. We wish everyone the very best of the season.
Final call for national award nominations
By Craig Taggart, National Recognition Committee Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) This is the final call for nominations for national recognition – formerly known as national awards. All nominations are made through the National Database System, or NDS. The deadline for nominations is
Peter Graham, long-time Gatineau Zone patroller remembered
By Richard Eaton, Gatineau Zone President (president@gatineauskipatrol.ca) It is with heavy hearts that we share with you that Peter Graham, a long-time Gatineau Zone patroller, passed away peacefully. At age 83, Peter was our elder statesman and held the distinction