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
Respect – navigating change
By Heidi Schedler, National Human Resources Committee Chair (heidi.schedler@skipatrol.ca) Change can be difficult. It can also be exciting, refreshing, rejuvenating and beneficial. But, sometimes all we feel is resistance or push-back. Some responses that might suggest you are having a
Time – and space – are running out to attend the 2019 Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic
By Geoff Scotton, Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) Don’t miss the 2019 CSP Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic. There’s still ample time and room to enjoy this legendary event held at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. While Week 2
Critical incident stress management (CISM) now available in both languages
By Hélène Fortier, Eastern Townships Zone and CISM Instructor (heyuhu33@yahoo.ca) More than 90 members of the CSP are available across Canada to assist you in case of a critical incident. CISM assists first responders, and others who have been involved
2019 Canada Winter Games in Red Deer really, really needs CSP support
By Jenn Normore, CSP Red Deer Zone President (skipatrolrd@gmail.com) The CSP Red Deer Zone really, really needs your help to support the 2019 Canada Winter Games, which take place in the central Alberta city, February 15 to March 3, 2019.
Ordering Avalanche Uniform Jackets and Pro Deal Program
December 5, 2018 Dear division presidents and zone presidents, The Canadian Ski Patrol has maintained a positive relationship with Avalanche Ski Wear for many years. In order to maintain a supply of uniform jackets for the 2018/2019 ski season, the
National combined on-snow workshop update
December 4, 2018 Dear division presidents and zone presidents, The numbers are in and disappointingly, we have had only seven people register for the event with a promise from a zone for four more, bringing the total to 11. An