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GSAR in province get sustainable funding
The B.C. government July 11 announced it is providing nearly $6 million in annual funding to Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) groups. GSAR groups provide…
Help SAR volunteers by planning and sticking to it
British Columbia’s ‘Day’ is often celebrated outdoors by hiking, mountain biking, paddling and climbing. Hikers, bikers, paddlers and climbers rarely head out for their adventure with the…
GSAR callouts have surged during the pandemic
British Columbia’s ground search and rescue (GSAR) groups have just wrapped up the busiest year in B.C. GSAR history. As COVID-19 restrictions pushed people to…
Backcountry enthusiasts urged to venture safely
As winter settles in and calls for search and rescue continue to rise, people are urged to plan and prepare before heading into B.C.’s backcountry….
BCSARA to get annual funds starting 2022
The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Emergency Management BC announced July 21 government will begin providing an annual funding contribution of $6…
CVSAR respond to five calls in a week
Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) this morning released a summary of five calls its members responded to during the week July 3 – 10….
Girl rescued after 150 foot fall off Johnson Trail
On Monday, May 18, Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) was asked to assist BC Ambulance following a mountain biking incident on the Johnson Trail…
Unpaid SAR professionals urge additional caution
The BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) wants to thank the public for helping to flatten the curve and driving down the requests for assistance…
CVSAR locate missing hiker deceased
On Saturday, August 3, just after midnight, RCMP requested assistance from Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) to locate a missing hiker in the Pinto…