By Eleanor Culver, National Human Resources Director (eleanor.culver@skipatrol.ca) Earlier this year the CSP echoed the world and stated that black lives matter. Discussion and questions from the membership highlighted the need for a committee of to look at diversity within
National recognition program changes
By Craig Taggart, National Recognition Program Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) The current pandemic has meant that all organizations, including government, for-profit, non-profit, charities, etc, have had to re-think how they operate, and adapt to a new normal. For the CSP, this has
About that Black Diamond email
By Greg McCormick, VP Communications and Marketing (greg.mccormick@skipatrol.ca) On December 7, 2020, CSP members likely received two emails from Black Diamond Equipment advising that its pro program account was now active and offering instructions to login. Black Diamond Equipment, a
2021 pro deals
By Michael Hewett, National eStore and Pro Deals Manager (michael.hewett@skipatrol.ca) Great pro deals for goods and services for members is a big part of what keeps the CSP healthy and strong as Canada’s largest organization of volunteer first responders. Our
Lifesaving awards:
John Dinsmore (Muskoka Zone) In November 2019 John Dinsmore was on his way home from work when he decided to stop in to see his parents and catch up with them. When he arrived, he first chatted with his mother
Season’s Greetings!
December 23, 2020 Dear CSP members, The holiday season typically gives us an opportunity to look back over the year and focus on key events and successes. The past year however has been anything but typical, and quite honestly, many
Education Summit – An invitation to all members
You are cordially invited to our Education Summit: Eastern Canada, January 27, 2021 at 7 p.m. EST (translated) Western Canada, January 28, 2021 at 7 p.m. MST This Town Hall meeting is to answer your questions: Why we do what
Head Office Holiday Hours
Please note, the CSP Head Office in Ottawa will be closed Thursday December 24th at noon and will reopen Monday January 4th, 2021.
Bravery Award – Benoît Pilon, Julie Turcotte, John-Thomas Kelly – Eastern Townships Zone
In early March 2020, a four-year-old girl fell into an open manhole during the spring break at Owls Head Ski Resort. This happened at lunchtime in full view of multiple bystanders and the crowded cafeteria. The manhole was near a
A message from Mark and Jean
By Mark Brown and Jean Rioux, Co-Executive Directors (mark.brown@skipatrol.ca) (jean.rioux@skipatrol.ca) The first 30 days for the co-executive directors have been busy. In addition to participating in the regularly scheduled conference calls with division presidents, the national management
Patrolling, training and COVID-19 – the CSP is ready
By Tom Carr, VP Patrol Operations (tom.carr@skipatrol.ca) This past ski season ended in turmoil as resorts across Canada were shut down to help avert the spread of COVID-19. In March, the national management committee (NMC) and the board of directors
In memoriam
Ron Arbuthnot – Frontenac Zone By Al Knott, Life Member No. 31, Frontenac Zone (al47knott@gmail.com) Earlier this fall, the members of Frontenac Zone were saddened by the passing of Ron Arbuthnot, a long-time member and one of the architects of
Volunteer opportunity – manual coordinator
By Linda Andrews, VP Training and Development (linda.andrews@skipatrol.ca) The training and development team is seeking a CSP member for the position of manual coordinator. The manual coordinator is responsible for ensuring the production of the CSP Patroller’s Manual. This contribution
Call for nominations for patroller recognition
By Craig Taggart, Recognition Program Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) In times when it is challenging to get together and being inundated with negative news, we need to infuse some positivity. One way we can do that is through recognizing the efforts of
Recognition program Q & A
Various questions have been posted on social media over the past few years about the national recognition program, and we have heard of other questions through various channels. Here are some of the answers. If you have a question you
CSP insurance – your questions answered
By Tom Carr, VP Patrol Operations (tom.carr@skipatrol.ca) There are always a number of questions asked about the various insurance policies carried by the Canadian Ski Patrol. Here is some basic information about them. The CSP carries two insurance policies that
New Pro-Deals: Download the Updated CSP-Ferno Catalogue Today!
Every ski patroller loves getting new gear! As we head into a new winter season, we’re thrilled to have entered into a partnership with Ferno which will allow members of Canadian Ski Patrol to enjoy some fantastic deals on their
A message from Johnson Insurance
We hope that you are staying safe and healthy. As we all adapt to the changes necessary due to COVID-19, car and home insurance should be the last thing you have to worry about. That’s why we can depend
Helly Hansen CSP Uniform Ordering Procedures / Name Badge Orders
November 9, 2020 Dear zone presidents and division presidents, We are pleased to share the program details for the new CSP Helly Hansen Uniform Program. Zones and Divisions are now able to order uniform items for this season based on
Congratulations to all national recognition recipients
By Craig Taggart, National Recognition Committee Chair (craig.taggart@skipatrol.ca) With the cancellation of the Altitude 2020 national conference and therefore the national recognition ceremony, a new way of distributing the awards was needed. The physical awards have been produced as normal,