By Craig Taggart, Recognition Committee Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) We are looking to add two individuals to the National Recognition Committee. These individuals will work as part of a team to review and score nominations, and, with the other committee members,
Volunteer opportunities in Training and Development portfolio
By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) Translation Coordinator The training and development portfolio continues to work to improve the process of the training resources. During this effort, and due to the number of resources requiring translation, the
A fantastic experience at the 2020 Mountain Division Ski Improvement Clinic
By Geoff Scotton, Ski Improvement Clinic Coordinator, Mountain Division (geoffscotton@skipatrol.ca) With summer now officially over and the preps well underway for another season of skiing and snowboarding, it’s time to turn our minds to that perfect winter ski holiday:
National First Aid Competition
By Jack Haley, National First Aid Competition Coordinator (jack.haley@skipatrol.ca) The Altitude Conference 2020 is to be held in Calgary Alberta, and will also be the site for the next common ground national first aid competition. Given the date, it
Pro deals updates
By: Michael Hewett, National Pro Deals and eStore Manager (michael.hewett@skipatrol.ca) Head Please check the pro deals page on the national website for the current Head pro deals price list. FjallRaven outdoor equipment (new for 2019) FjallRaven is a
Al McInnis – National Nordic On-Snow Coordinator
By A.P. Crawford, CSP Periodical Editor and Production Manager (5×5@skipatrol.ca) It is with sadness that we advise that National Nordic On-Snow Coordinator Al McInnis passed away in the middle of September. Al was a man who exemplified effective leadership,
Lyle Cuthbert, Life Member No. 26
By A.P. Crawford, CSP Periodical Editor and Production Manager (5×5@skipatrol.ca) Recently the CSP learned of the passing of Lyle Cuthbert, Life Member No. 26 in Calgary. Lyle’s involvement with the CSP was intensive from the zone to national levels
What happens to our patients once they leave our care?
By A.P. Crawford, CSP Periodical Editor and Production Manager (5×5@skipatrol.ca) For the past two ski seasons, the Collingwood area CSP in Central Zone has partnered in a pilot project with the Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP) and the emergency
Altitude 2020
By Greg McCormick, VP Communications and Marketing (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) With the support of the Management Committee and the Board of Directors, and in partnership with both Mountain Division and Calgary Zone, the Altitude 2020 conference will be held in Calgary,