By Kerri Loudoun, VP Communications and Marketing (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) The CSP is proud to announce Cathy McKay as the new Saskatchewan Division president. Cathy started in the role in April 2021. Cathy joined the Mission Ridge Winter Park team in
Update on the communications audit
By Kerri Loudoun, VP Communications and Marketing (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) We completed our CSP communications audit video discussion sessions in May. Thank you to everyone who participated and provided their opinions, insights, and suggestions. If you did not participate in any
Introducing the CSP diversity and inclusion committee
By Eleanor Culver, National Human Resources Lead (eleanor.culver@skipatrol.ca) What is young and old(er), new and experienced, west and east, and all different sorts of colours, backgrounds, and proclivities? Yes, you guessed it, the inaugural CSP diversity and inclusion committee.
Strong interest in 2022 Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic as Week 2 fills early
By Geoff Scotton, Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator, Mountain Division (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) Strong interest from across Canada and the program’s terrific value are driving registrations for the 2022 CSP Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic to early record levels. Week 2 of
International job posting
Editor’s note: The job posting below comes to us through our membership in FIPS. SKI PATROL MANAGER – Glenshee Ltd, Scotland Salary Circa £32K negotiable This is an incredibly broad, exciting, and rewarding opportunity for a snow sport enthusiast providing
2nd Call for Nominations and Members’ Proposals
June 7, 2021 2nd Call for Nominations Nominations for candidates for election to the board of directors are now open. The board of directors of the Canadian Ski Patrol is elected under the authority of By-law 1, Section 5.01.
Volunteer Opportunities
May 16, 2021 We are currently seeking volunteers to fill upcoming positions that are being vacated at the National level. There are two positions available, V.P. Communications & Marketing and V.P. Training & Development. Please visit the Volunteer Opportunities
Call for Nominations and Members’ Proposals
May 12, 2021 Call for Nominations Nominations for candidates for election to the board of directors are now open. The board of directors of the Canadian Ski Patrol is elected under the authority of By-law 1, Section 5.01. At
Yeti Progress Update
From NDS 2.0 to Yeti Over the past 20 years, our current National Database System has stored an abundance of information. From personal membership information to education resources to policies about all levels of our organization. But, as the CSP’s needs continue to
Seeking your opinions – help us improve how the CSP communicates
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications Audit Team (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) Do you use Facebook? How often do you check Twitter and Instagram? What’s the difference between the 5/5, Need to Know and Patrol Bulletin newsletters? What do you think is essential information
The CSP wishes Michele Doherty a happy retirement
By Kerri Loudoun, Marketing Manager (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) After an eclectic and fulfilling career, Michele Doherty has announced her retirement. Working alongside Renee Thivierge within the national administration group, Michele has been a significant contributor for more than two years to
Lifesaving award – Tyler Dickson, Inter-Mountain Zone
Tyler Dickson had learned CPR from the CSP about two months before he and his class were on a field trip to Vancouver. Tyler and classmate James Cannon went to their hotel sauna and then to the pool, where
Lifesaving award – Sheldon Marche, Greater Vancouver Zone
In December, 2019, Sheldon Marche travelled to Los Cabos, Mexico for a warm-weather vacation. The next morning he received a call from his sibling letting him know that their mother had entered the last stages of her life and that
Lifesaving Award – Yanick Bonhomme, Benoit Vachon, Normand Jean, Lucie Ouellette (non-patroller) – Laurentian Zone
Yanick Bonhomme, Benoit Vachon, Normand Jean and Jean’s spouse Lucie Oullette were camping at Camping Lamèque on Lamèque Island in New Brunswick in August, 2019. In the late afternoon a man appeared at their site looking for a phone to