On February 17, Elk Valley RCMP was advised of an emergency device activation in a remote location in the Morrissey area near Fernie. Initial information…
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Fernie SAR has advice for hunters
Fernie Search and Rescue (FSAR) has been busy with further callouts including false alerts, injured mountain bikers and a major recovery operation near Kimberley with…
Logjam warning for Elk River near Fernie
The City of Fernie is alerting river recreationalists to be aware that there are multiple dangerous logjams near town on the Elk River. New signs…
Log jam alert for Elk River
The City of Fernie is alerting the public to multiple dangerous logjams near town on the Elk River. New signs have been installed warning river…
After avalanche self-rescue, Fernie SAR issues caution
Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR) was called out today about 1 p.m. to rescue a snowboarder buried in an avalanche on Mount Fernie. Two males,…
Not always an app for that
Sparwood Search and Rescue (SAR) is reminding the public about the importance of remembering that a map is only one tool for planning a trip,…
Elk Valley RCMP Report
By S/Sgt. Svend Nielsen Prepared sledders spend night outside before rescue can arrive On January 20, Elk Valley RCMP was advised of two stranded snowmobilers…
Cliffed-out sledders rescued by local SAR teams
Fernie and Sparwood Search and Rescue (SAR) teams responded to rescue two cliffed-out sledders Saturday night (Jan. 20), with the call passed along by RCMP….
Tree faller killed near Elko
On October 11 at 5:07 p.m., Elk Valley RCMP along with the Elko Fire Department, the BC Ambulance Service and Fernie Search and Rescue attended…
SAR groups turn out for false activation
Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR), along with Sparwood SAR, responded to an emergency activation of a Garmin InReach PLB Sept. 4. This started in the…