The British Columbia government July 14 announced it is taking steps to improve ambulance response times and support emergency workers. “When we call for help,…
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Elkford SAR rescue hiker in Elk Lakes
Elkford Search and Rescue (SAR) was deployed at 10 p.m. July 8 to aid a hiker experiencing a medical issue in the Elk Lakes area….
CVSAR saves distressed paddle boarder on Columbia
Yesterday evening (June 29) Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) was tasked with going to the aid of a paddle boarder in distress on the…
Elk Valley RCMP Report
By A/Cpl Debra Katerenchuk Damage to Elkford COVID Signs On April 27, Elk Valley RCMP learned that in the past few weeks, there has been…
No injuries in fiery train and semi crash
On April 23, at approximately 8:15 a.m., Elk Valley RCMP responded to an accident involving a CP Rail train and a tractor and trailer hauling…
SARs and Canal Flats FD team up in Whiteswan rescue
On Saturday, March 27, at 12:30 a.m., Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) was tasked to assist the BC Ambulance Service in transporting a person…
RDEK Board Highlights
The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the Jan. 8 Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors’ meeting. Funding application to…
Fernie SAR rescue injured skier
Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR) was activated this afternoon by the RCMP to respond to a report of an injured skier at Tunnel Creek Cabin,…
Collision with elk near Wasa causes vehicle fire
Kimberley RCMP attended a report of a single vehicle collision with several elk around 7 a.m. this morning (Dec. 3) near Wasa. Soon after the…
Sparwood man killed in Nov. 8 crash
Elk Valley RCMP reports that a 51-year-old Sparwood man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Nov. 8 east of town. Elk Valley RCMP, Sparwood…