By Mike Palamarek, Board of Directors Chair (mike.palamarek@skipatrol.ca) Welcome to Meaghan Kells (Nova Scotia Zone, Atlantic East Division) as the newest member of the board of directors and congratulations to Jennifer Delaney (Western Zone, Ontario Division) on her re-election to
By Wyn Smith, National Recognition Committee chair (wyn.smith@skipatrol.ca) The CSP national recognition program recognizes significant contributions and outstanding achievements by our members, and in some cases, non-members who assist and support our efforts. It complements local patrol, zone and division
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing Portfolio Leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) If you still need to submit your uniform order to your PL, please do so ASAP. To review the available winter uniforms, click here*. Or, if you’re logged into the members
By Catherine Buckie, Ski Martock APL (catherine.buckie@skipatrol.ca) Women make up a huge part of the Canadian Ski Patrol at Ski Martock in Nova Scotia. So much so that when I separated my elbow during a fall in the terrain park,
By David Peer, Board Secretary (david.peer@skipatrol.ca) The Canadian Ski Patrol (CSP) has updated both its bylaw and its regulations as part of a broader governance modernization initiative. This initiative was supported by the volunteer CSP Board Governance Committee of Gord
By Geoff Scotton – Former Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator, Mountain Division (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) There is still time to sign up for the 2027 Canadian Ski Patrol Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. Despite unprecedented interest, there are
By Hélène Fortier, EDI committee member (helene.fortier@skipatrol.ca) October is Islamic History Month across Canada. It is a time to recognize and celebrate the significant contributions of Muslim communities to the nation’s diverse tapestry, including the world of snow sports. Muslim
By Diana Lee, Communications and Marketing Manager (diana.lee@skipatrol.ca) Meet our October furry friends: Dakota, Quebec Dakota is a Husky/German Shepherd mix and a wonderful, happy, active and very friendly dog. Owner and patroller at Owl’s Head for 35 years, Patricia
By Mark Brown, Co-executive Director (mark.brown@skipatrol.ca) Upcoming AGM 2026 meeting The 2026 AGM is fast approaching. We invite all active and current members to attend. Please note the following in your calendars: Annual General Meeting of the Members September 12,
By A.P. Crawford (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) Don Grant, Philippe Landreville, Pierre Blais Last month we highlighted the lifesaving actions of one team of patrollers at the 2022 Escapade festival. This month we are highlighting another incident at the same event. As noted,
By Devin Hanes, Central Zone ski patroller (devin.somers@gmail.com) In our role as members of the Canadian Ski Patrol, we may need to treat a patient who is deaf or hard of hearing. In my day job, I am a DHH
