News – Kamloops Search and Rescue

09 Aug 2019

Outdoor safety put in focus following string of fatal backcountry incidents

-- CFJC News -- KAMLOOPS — After multiple deadly backcountry falling incidents throughout BC this year, hikers and anyone headed outside are being reminded to be careful. Read the full story here. Source: https://cfjctoday.com/2019/08/08/outdoor-safety-put-in-focus-following-string-of-fatal-backcountry-incidents/ Image Credit: CFJC Today / Kent Simmonds

02 Aug 2019

By Jeremy Markel

Future Kamloops Search and Rescue puppy gets a name

-- InfoTel News -- Kamloops - Future Kamloops Search and Rescue puppy gets a name Read the full story here. Source: https://infotel.ca/newsitem/future-kamloops-search-and-rescue-puppy-gets-a-name/it64553 Image Credit: Kamloops Search and Rescue

15 Jul 2019

By Jeremy Markel

Kamloops SAR uses rope team to rescue crash victim in Deadman Valley

--CFJC Today-- KAMLOOPS — Kamloops SAR uses rope team to rescue crash victim in Deadman Valley Read the full story here. Source: https://cfjctoday.com/2019/07/14/kamloops-sar-uses-rope-team-to-rescue-crash-victim-in-deadman-valley/ Image Credit: Kamloops Search and Rescue

21 Jun 2019

By Jeremy Markel

Slower spring allows for more KSAR training ahead of summer season

--CFJC Today-- KAMLOOPS — A slower spring for call outs and rescues has allowed Kamloops Search and Rescue members to get in more training. Read the full story here. Source: https://cfjctoday.com/2019/06/20/slower-spring-allows-for-more-ksar-training-ahead-of-summer-season/ Image Credit: CFJC Today

14 May 2019

By Jeremy Markel

KSAR and BC Search Dog Association announced as next Wings Above Kamloops beneficiaries

--CFJC Today-- KAMLOOPS — The Cooper Family Foundation announced its next Wings Above Kamloops recipients, involving significant investments into the North Shore. Read the full story here. Source: https://cfjctoday.com/2019/05/13/ksar-and-bc-search-dog-association-announced-as-next-wings-above-kamloops-beneficiaries/ Image Credit: CFJC Today

25 Apr 2019

By Jeremy Markel

Kamloops Search and Rescue opens volunteer applications

--InfoTel News-- KAMLOOPS — Are you over age 19, in good shape, have a driver's license and want to volunteer with search and rescue? Read the full story here. Source: https://infotel.ca/newsitem/kamloops-search-and-rescue-opens-volunteer-applications/it61559 Image Credit: KSAR

24 Mar 2019

By Jeremy Markel

Record funding provided to B.C’s ground search and rescue groups

— CFJC News — COQUITLAM - The province's ground search and rescue groups will now have access to $18.6 million, after the BC Government pledged the record one-time funding. Read the full story here. Source: https://www.cfjctoday.com/article/658434/record-funding-provided-bcs-ground-search-and-rescue-groups Image Credit: CFJC News

28 Jan 2019

By Jeremy Markel

Sun Peaks hosts avalanche simulation

— CFJC News — SUN PEAKS — It was a successful weekend up at Sun Peaks Resort for an avalanche simulation and safety exercises Read the full story here. Source: https://cfjctoday.com/article/653033/sun-peaks-hosts-avalanche-simulation Image Credit: Sun Peaks Resort

09 Jan 2019

By Jeremy Markel

Kamloops Search and Rescue on hunt for new home base

— CBC News — KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Search and Rescue on hunt for new home base Read the full story here. Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kamloops-search-and-rescue-on-the-hunt-for-new-home-base-1.4970598 Image Credit: KSAR

01 Jan 2019

By Jeremy Markel

A look back at a busy 2018 for Kamloops Search and Rescue

— CFJC Today — KAMLOOPS - A look back at a busy 2018 for Kamloops Search and Rescue Read the full story here. Source: https://www.cfjctoday.com/article/650489/look-back-busy-2018-kamloops-search-and-rescue Image Credit: CFJC Today