Seeking a new home to save lives: Revelstoke Search and Rescue operation centre could shrink response time
Fundraising for a new home base, Revelstoke Search and Rescue hopes to consolidate gear and respond to emergencies faster.
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No time for risks: Wildfires strain emergency services, including backcountry rescue operations
With Revelstoke Search and Rescue issuing warnings and Parks Canada closing backcountry access, exploring the outdoors can bring wildfire risks. As emergency services face longer response times, the message is clear: now is not the time to take any risks.
BC AdventureSmart offering avalanche awareness events
The two day-long events in Revelstoke are aimed at increasing awareness for outdoor safety, personal preparedness and incident prevention
Brief: Search and Rescue, RCMP search Columbia River after report of body in the water
Revelstoke Search and Rescue, RCMP searched the Columbia River near the Big Eddy Bridge for several hours Sunday evening. The search continues today.
Brief: Calgary man dies while snowmobiling on Boulder Mountain
BC Coroners Service says it is in the early stages of its investigation
One rescued, one missing after boat capsizes at Blanket Creek south of Revelstoke
One man was rescued after swimming to shore, but another remains missing. The search continues today.
Province of B.C. issues $18.6 million grant for ground search and rescue groups
The much-needed funding effort will help the BCSARA tackle expensive operating costs, as well as assist in the development and implementation of a sustainable funding model.
No time for risks: Wildfires strain emergency services, including backcountry rescue operations
With Revelstoke Search and Rescue issuing warnings and Parks Canada closing backcountry access, exploring the outdoors can bring wildfire risks. As emergency services face longer response times, the message is clear: now is not the time to take any risks.
BC AdventureSmart offering avalanche awareness events
The two day-long events in Revelstoke are aimed at increasing awareness for outdoor safety, personal preparedness and incident prevention
Brief: Search and Rescue, RCMP search Columbia River after report of body in the water
Revelstoke Search and Rescue, RCMP searched the Columbia River near the Big Eddy Bridge for several hours Sunday evening. The search continues today.
Brief: Calgary man dies while snowmobiling on Boulder Mountain
BC Coroners Service says it is in the early stages of its investigation
One rescued, one missing after boat capsizes at Blanket Creek south of Revelstoke
One man was rescued after swimming to shore, but another remains missing. The search continues today.
Province of B.C. issues $18.6 million grant for ground search and rescue groups
The much-needed funding effort will help the BCSARA tackle expensive operating costs, as well as assist in the development and implementation of a sustainable funding model.