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…
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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…
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…
Province finds record funding for search and rescue
After being shutout in ‘Budget 2019’ by the provincial government, causing B.C.-wide backlash, ground search and rescue (GSAR) groups learned today that much-needed funds are…
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…