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…
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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…
Visiting child rescued from Matheson Falls
On July 23 at 6:37 p.m., BC Ambulance requested the assistance of Elk Valley Regional RCMP to attend a scene at Matheson Falls near Fernie….
Lost Alzheimer patient found by residents
Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR) was tasked last night at 11:30 p.m. for a missing Alzheimer patient who went for a walk from West Fernie….
RCMP provide further details on Wigwam rescue
Elk Valley Regional RCMP this afternoon provided further details around the rescue of an elderly Montana man yesterday evening. On July 11 at 2:51 p.m.,…