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RDEK Board Highlights

The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the October 11 Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors’ meeting. Short Term Rental…

New cellular connectivity along Highway 95

A newly completed cellular connectivity project between Nicholson and Harrogate will provide access to 911 services along approximately 25 kilometres of Highway 95. The improved…

BCSARA stresses no charges for rescues

The British Columbia Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) wants to remind everyone that at no time is anyone who is lost or injured in B.C.’s outdoors ever…

Search and rescue during the COVID-19 pandemic

The British Columbia Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) represents 79 ground search and rescue groups across the province, including those established locally, making up some…

CVSAR adds two snowmobiles to toolbox

This past weekend, Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) joined Panorama Mountain Resort Ski Patrol in practicing for avalanche responses and educating the public on…

SAR rescue injured mountain biker

Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR) was tasked by Elk Valley RCMP June 16 to respond to an injured mountain biker on a popular trail in…

BCSARA gets $50,000 for training

The Province of British Columbia is providing a $50,000 boost to support training for Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers in the province. The one-time funding…

Skier injured in Corbin Road area avalanche

Sparwood Search and Rescue was activated at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 5 to rescue a backcountry skier who had sustained minor injuries after being…