By A.P. Crawford, Life Member No. 87 (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) At the end of April, we were saddened to learn that Hugh Thomassin, a long-time and very active member of the CSP, had passed away. Hugh’s career as a ski patroller began
By Nancy Price-Hutley, National Recognition Committee Chair (nancy.price-hutley@skipatrol.ca) Seeking new committee members – call for volunteers We are currently looking for new committee members and a new committee chair. The committee chair job description can be found here. The committee
By Brian Low, National Manager – Instructor Certification Program (brian.low@skipatrol.ca) The patient assessment – it’s critical! As a patroller in the Canadian Ski Patrol, the patient assessment (PA) is your primary diagnostic tool. Our success in treating a patient is
By A.P. Crawford (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) On Saturday, June 10, 2023, members of the CSP Central Zone Bike Emergency Response Unit (BERU) and Motorcycle Emergency Response Unit (MERU) were providing first aid coverage for the Princess Margaret Hospital Ride to Conquer Cancer.
By Richard Asselin, Life Member No 94, Red River Zone patroller, and friend (richard.asselin@skipatrol.ca) On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, our friend, teacher and leader George Kryschuk passed away after quietly battling ill health for many months. His family, colleagues, friends
By Diana Lee, Communications and Marketing Manager (diana.lee@skipatrol.ca) In early 2025, we launched our new Pets of Patrollers feature to highlight the happiness and comfort we experience when our animal friends interact with us. For our fifth feature of the
By Anick Vaillancourt, Canadian Ski Patrol Corporate Secretary (anick.vaillancourt@skipatrol.ca) Completed board of director nominations must be submitted by May 30, 2025, to be considered for the 2025 Annual General Meeting. Three vacancies on the board of directors must be filled
By A.P. Crawford (ap.crawford@skipatrol.ca) In May 2023 Carl Drouin was at a dinner with co-workers when he noticed that one of the guests was showing signs of breathing difficulties. The individual had choked on a piece of meat. Upon assessing
By Brian Low, Life Member No. 63 (brian.low@skipatrol.ca) The Ride to Conquer Cancer is Canada’s largest and most impactful cycling fundraiser. All proceeds directly benefit Toronto’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of the top five cancer research centres in the
By Amy Scullion, Board Director (amy.scullion@skipatrol.ca) The board of directors of the Canadian Ski Patrol is seeking candidates to join its Financial Oversight Committee (FOC). Current available roles include chair of the committee as well as a minimum of one,
By Kerri Loudoun, EDI Committee Member (kerri.loudoun@skipatrol.ca) As members of the Canadian Ski Patrol, we are committed to providing inclusive and accessible services to all individuals, regardless of their abilities. In May, two significant events highlight the importance of accessibility:
