By Nancy Price-Hutley, National Recognition Committee Chair (nancy.price-hutley@skipatrol.ca) Being a part of the CSP National Recognition Committee is perhaps one of the most rewarding positions I have held in the Canadian Ski Patrol. Reading about all the great contributions patrollers
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing portfolio leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) In an effort to streamline how members can view articles that appeared in past 5/5 newsletters or patrol bulletins, we will be changing how to access old articles at skipatrol.ca/newsletters. What’s
By Ken Lukawy, National Avalanche Program Coordinator (ken.lukawy@skipatrol.ca) Ah, the fall – time to refresh your first aid skills. This is something we do automatically as CSP members. For those that patrol at ski centres or those who recreate in
By Terry Mitchell, Pro Deals Team member (terry.mitchell@skipatrol.ca) One degree Celsius Icelantic Skis started as a dream in a garage. Ben Anderson started prototyping skis in 2003, and with the help of close friends and dedication, brought the first
By A.P. Crawford (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) In July 2023, Jacques Blais was on one of his frequent bike rides along the St-Laurent River, in Longueuil, Quebec, when he came upon a serious injury incident. He saw that two cyclists had fallen from
By A.P. Crawford, Kawartha Zone Patroller (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) In November a group of senior patrollers past and present from the CSP Kawartha Zone gathered to celebrate Charlie Turner’s 50 years of dedicated service to the CSP. Charlie has contributed and continues
By A.P. Crawford (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) Louise Langlois joined the CSP in 1972 and from the outset demonstrated her leadership abilities across multiple functions at all levels of the organization. With more than 50 years of service (and as the first female
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing portfolio leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) This month, we are showcasing showcase a tool that may be crucial for helping patients with head injuries. While anyone can suffer a head injury and be at risk of varying
By Stephane Niles, National Chairperson (stephane.niles@skipatrol.ca) Hi, everyone! I’m CSP National Chairperson Stéphane Niles, and I’m thrilled to welcome both our new members and returning patrollers to the Canadian Ski Patrol family this season. This is truly an exciting time
By Eleanor Culver, EDI Committee Chair (eleanor.culver@skipatrol.ca) There are openings to be a part of the CSP Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee as it enter its second term. We are looking for multiple individuals to represent our membership on this
By Kerri Loudoun, Communications and Marketing portfolio leader (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) Understanding which website to use, when It can be overwhelming for new members of the CSP and for returning members to know where to find what when it comes to
