Being faced with a life-threatening medical situation with a stranger is one thing. It is entirely different when the person facing the medical situation is a relative – and even more challenging when the patient is a parent. While sitting
Arriving for his lunch break one day at his remote work area in Val d’Or, Quebec in August 2017, Martin Plante noticed a fellow employee looking quite grey, and being slightly unaware of his surroundings. The individual began to tremble,
By A.P. Crawford, CSP Periodical Editor and Production Manager (5×5@skipatrol.ca) In April of this year the CSP was truly saddened to learn of the passing of our friend and mentor, Mark Labow. Mark was our longest-serving active member with 70
By Geoff Scotton, Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator, Mountain Division (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) Spring is in the air – which is the perfect time to plan ski trips for the 2018-2019 winter season. Interested in improving your skiing or snowboarding skills in a
By Geoff Scotton, Mountain Division VP External (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) Members of CSP Red Deer Zone in central Alberta will be supporting the 2019 Canada Winter Games in February and early March 2019, and they are canvassing their colleagues elsewhere to invite
By: Brian Low, ICP National Coordinator (brian.low@skipatrol.ca) Instructor – conditional (I-C): new equivalence criteria The CSP is recognized as a premier trainer of advanced first aid across Canada. It constantly monitors and adjusts program content and protocols to maintain its
By Dan Cameron, Qu’Appelle Zone (drc.assoc@sasktel.net) Editor’s note: The following opinion article reflects the views of the author. The Canadian Ski Patrol has not made any decisions with respect to the potential licensing of a third-party first-aid program. We are at the
By Greg McCormick, VP Brand and Partners (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of articles focusing on the leadership positions within the CSP, and more specifically, why members should consider offering for these roles. The issue
By: Greg McCormick, VP Brand and Partners (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) and Michael Hewett, Pro Deal and E-Store Manager (michael.hewett@skipatrol.ca) If you’ve visited the CSP e-store in the past couple of weeks, you might have been surprised to find the virtual store shelves
TO ALL TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: In keeping with good order and Bylaw 1, Section 2.02, the following motion is distributed 21 days in advance of its consideration at the annual meeting of members of June 2, 2018. Bylaw
Here is the complete list of national awards presented at the 2018 Altitude Conference held in Quebec City, Quebec. Over the course of the coming year, a number of articles will be presented in 5/5 to tell the stories for
