By Peter Lavalley, Qu’Appelle Zone, Saskatchewan Division (lnpet@myaccess.ca) (Note: reprinted from the Saskatchewan Division website with the author’s permission.) Ski resorts across the Prairies, and elsewhere in Canada, have witnessed increases in immigrant participation in skiing and snowboarding over
Mentoring: A personal reflection
By John Jesse, Qu’Appelle Zone President (john@jpjesse.ca) (Note: reprinted from the Saskatchewan Division website with the author’s permission.) I vividly remember my first call to an accident as a new patroller. It was my second shift, and I was
John Leu, Life Member No. 15
By A.P. Crawford, CSP Periodical Editor and Production Manager (5×5@skipatrol.ca) In April of this year the CSP learned of the passing of John Leu, CSP Life Member No. 15. John joined the CSP in 1958 and patrolled at Val Morin,
Passing of John Leu, Life Member No. 15
April 20, 2019 To the membership of the CSP, It is with heavy hearts that the CSP Board of Directors announce the passing of John Leu, CSP Life Member No. 15. John Leu will be remembered as one of
Donation from long-time sponsor Johnson Inc.
Johnson Inc. offers group insurance benefits to our members. It is pleased to offer insurance solutions, for home or auto, exclusively with CSP member needs in mind. Through its donation program, the CSP receives a percentage of the premiums paid
Introducing #myCSPstory campaign
The Canadian Ski Patrol’s success is made possible through the hard work and dedication of volunteers across the country. From coast to coast, our volunteers are positively impacting their communities year-round, at local snow resorts and off-hill events. We want
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
Lifesaving award – Jean Côté – Eastern Townships Zone
Commuting to and from work is normally a routine event, however, on October 12, 2016, it was anything but routine for Jean Côté. While on his train to work, Jean heard a call for a doctor or first aid assistance.
Canadian Ski Patrol renews patronage with Rideau Hall
By: Greg McCormick, VP Brand and Partners (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) The Canadian Ski Patrol is honoured to announce that Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette has confirmed her viceregal patronage. The Canadian Ski Patrol has enjoyed excellent relations with Rideau
Respect and the CSP
By Heidi Schedler, Chair, National Human Resources Committee (heidi.schedler@skipatrol.ca) Earlier this year the CSP board approved a new and updated mutual respect policy. WAIT! Please keep reading … Listen, I get it – right now you are dreaming of
Selection of Bruce Robinson, CPA, CMA as President and CEO of the Canadian Ski Patrol
October 18, 2018 The Board of Directors of the Canadian Ski Patrol would like to welcome Bruce Robinson to the CSP family as our new President and CEO. Bruce is a Chartered Professional Accountant with a Certified Management Accountant legacy
East coast life members got together
Recently a group of east coast CSP life members got together. As reported by Bill Powell, Life Member No. 54, the meeting went something like this: “Let’s see we now; we talked about knee replacements and orthopaedics in general.
Blankets and banners for 2018-2019
By Sheila Reesor, National Blanket Program Director (sheila.reesor@skipatrol.ca) To all zone presidents: This season’s supply of purple blankets is on the way. Everything will have been shipped across the country to each zone president by the end of September.
Be a better skier or boarder – and have a blast doing it – at Mountain Division Ski Improvement 2019
By Geoff Scotton, Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) The closing days of summer actually saw snow in some parts of the country, but across Canada it’s inescapable that winter is coming, with a new opportunity for epic
Combined national on-snow workshop, February 8 to 10, 2019
By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) The CSP 2019 combined national on-snow work shop will be held February 8 to 10. If you are an on-snow instructor or instructor trainer you should talk to your division and
Lifesaving Award – Robert Paige, Red River Zone
On April 24, 2017, Robert Paige received a call at his home asking if he knew how to use the AED which he had donated to his local gym. The caller stated that a male was unconscious on the floor
A Message from the Board of Directors
October 7, 2018 The board of directors of the Canadian Ski Patrol wishes to formally announce the departure of Colin Saravanamuttoo as the organization’s president and chief executive officer. Colin joined the Canadian Ski Patrol in May 2012 as the
Update on progress of the Alternative Analysis Group (AAG)
By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) The Alternative Analysis Group was tasked with investigating options to ensure the long-term sustainability of CSP first aid training resources. The diverse group is made up of thirteen members representing all