At approximately 2:45 p.m. Saturday, March 11, Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) was tasked by BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) to respond to an…
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Heartbreak settles over RK Heliski and valley
The impact of yesterday’s avalanche tragedy west of Panorama Mountain Resort, involving a RK Heliski guided tour, continues to roll over the Columbia Valley. Three…
Groups combine to rescue injured sledder
On February 8, Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) responded to a SOS device activation near Paradise Ridge. A person sustained a lower body injury…
Further searching fails to find missing man
RCMP and local search and rescue crews returned to the Kootenay River this past weekend to further search for an Edmonton, Alberta man who disappeared…
Man missing after trying to rescue dog from Kootenay River
RCMP and local search and rescue crews completed another day searching the Kootenay River after a man was swept away Thursday afternoon, while attempting to…
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….
Busy summer so far for CVSAR
Columbia Valley Search and Rescue Midsummer Report Findlay Creek Search On Thursday, August 1, Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) was requested to assist RCMP…
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…
Body of missing snowmobiler recovered
The body of a 24-year-old Calgary man who was caught in an avalanche Jan. 12 and swept into the lake near Mount Brewer has been…
Baxter family extends thank you
On behalf of the Baxter family, a deep and sincere thank you is extended to all involved in the search earlier this week of Louise…