February 2, 2021 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, The Board of Directors would like to inform you that Jean Côté has resigned his directorship from the board due to personal choices and his desire to put the organization
Canadian Ski Patrol as an Essential Service
January 19, 2021 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, We wanted to let you know that we have had numerous questions about the CSP and if we qualify as an essential service. Although the CSP is a valued service by
Volunteer opportunity – Coordinator of training resources
By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) The training and development (T&D) portfolio is seeking a CSP member for the position of coordinator of training resources. Working collaboratively, the coordinator of training resources is responsible for adapting the content
National recognition program changes
By Craig Taggart, National Recognition Program Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) The current pandemic has meant that all organizations, including government, for-profit, non-profit, charities, etc, have had to re-think how they operate, and adapt to a new normal. For the CSP, this has
About that Black Diamond email
By Greg McCormick, VP Communications and Marketing (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) On December 7, 2020, CSP members likely received two emails from Black Diamond Equipment advising that its pro program account was now active and offering instructions to login. Black Diamond Equipment, a
2021 pro deals
By Michael Hewett, National eStore and Pro Deals Manager (michael.hewett@skipatrol.ca) Great pro deals for goods and services for members is a big part of what keeps the CSP healthy and strong as Canada’s largest organization of volunteer first responders. Our
Lifesaving awards:
John Dinsmore (Muskoka Zone) In November 2019 John Dinsmore was on his way home from work when he decided to stop in to see his parents and catch up with them. When he arrived, he first chatted with his mother
Season’s Greetings!
December 23, 2020 Dear CSP members, The holiday season typically gives us an opportunity to look back over the year and focus on key events and successes. The past year however has been anything but typical, and quite honestly, many
Education Summit – An invitation to all members
You are cordially invited to our Education Summit: Eastern Canada, January 27, 2021 at 7 p.m. EST (translated) Western Canada, January 28, 2021 at 7 p.m. MST This Town Hall meeting is to answer your questions: Why we do what
In response to question from the earlier Helly Hansen “Need to Know”
December 17, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, Some questions have been submitted in relation to the uniform ordering process for the Helly Hansen uniforms after the Need to Know message of November 9, 2020: Translation As a
Patrolling in a COVID-19 Environment
December 13, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, In preparing the CSP guidelines for patrolling in a COVID-19 impacted environment across Canada, our focus is to protect patrollers from contracting the disease and preventing its transmission to others. The