14Nov 2018 by Jeremy Markel

How Kamloops Search and Rescue trains new recruits for worst-case scenarios

— CFJC Today — KAMLOOPS – How Kamloops Search and Rescue trains new recruits for worst-case scenarios Read the full story here. Source: https://www.cfjctoday.com/article/644580/how-kamloops-search-and-rescue-trains-new-recruits-worst-case-scenarios Image Credit: KSAR

17Oct 2018 by Jeremy Markel

Kamloops Search and Rescue seeking new recruits

— CFJC Today — KAMLOOPS – Kamloops Search and Rescue seeking new recruits Read the full story here. Source: https://cfjctoday.com/article/640897/kamloops-search-and-rescue-seeking-new-recruits Image Credit: KSAR

02Oct 2018 by Jeremy Markel

Behind the scenes look at helicopter dog training near Kamloops

— Infotel — KAMLOOPS – Dogs play an important role in aiding search and rescue members with their missions. Read the full story here. Source: https://infotel.ca/newsitem/in-video-behind-the-scenes-look-at-helicopter-dog-training-near-kamloops/it56143 Image Credit: Infotel

27Sep 2018 by Jeremy Markel

Search dog training camp taking place in Kamloops

— Infotel — Search dog training camp taking place in Kamloops. Read the full story here. Source: https://infotel.ca/newsitem/search-dog-training-camp-taking-place-in-kamloops/it56047 Image Credit: Infotel

03Aug 2018 by Jeremy Markel

Make smart decisions outdoors over B.C. Day long weekend

— Vernon Morning Star — Bad decision-making causes excessive reliance on search and rescue volunteers. Read the full story here. Make smart decisions outdoors over B.C. Day long weekend Image Credit: Vernon Morning Star

02Aug 2018 by Jeremy Markel

Water Safety in the Southern Interior

— CFJC Today— Water safety is front and centre for Kamloops RCMP and Kamloops Search and Rescue these days. Read the full story here. Source: https://cfjctoday.com/article/631687/water-safety-southern-interior Image Credit: CFJC Today

17Jun 2018 by Jeremy Markel

Phenomenal numbers of mushroom pickers flock to BC in June

— Kelowna Now— Last year’s wildfire season in British Columia’s Southern Interior was one for the record books. Read the full story here. Source: https://www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/news/news/Provincial/Mushroom_madness_Morel_enthusiasts_flocking_to_B_C_s_backcountry/ Image Credit:Kelowna Now

12Jun 2018 by Jeremy Markel

Kamloops Search and Rescue members honoured

— Kamloops This Week— Alec Farquharson and Clive Giolma recognized for helping to increase safety awareness through the AdventureSmart prevention program Read the full story here. Source: http://www.kamloopsthisweek.com/community/kamloops-search-and-rescue-members-honoured-1.23332387

06Jun 2018 by Jeremy Markel

Weekend rescue prompts search-crew warning to mushroom pickers seeking bumper B.C. crop

— CBC News— Kamloops Search and Rescue fears spike in calls as post-wildfire ‘goldmine’ draws fungus foragers to Interior. Read the full story here. Source: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/missing-mushroom-picked-rescued-spike-in-pickers-1.4692820 Image Credit: CBC News

04Jun 2018 by Jeremy Markel

Searchers locate missing mushroom picker near Loon Lake

— CFJC Today— As foragers enjoy what is likely to be a huge mushroom picking season, Kamloops Search and Rescue is asking people to let someone know of their whereabouts. Read the full story here. Source: https://cfjctoday.com/article/623196/searchers-locate-missing-mushroom-picker-near-loon-lake Image Credit: CFJC Today