News – Kamloops Search and Rescue

13 May 2020

Search and rescue officials concerned increased calls could deplete protective equipment supply

-- CBC -- Search and rescue officials concerned increased calls could deplete protective equipment supply. Read the full story here. Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/search-rescue-increase-calls-ppe-1.5567177 Image Credit: KSAR

28 Mar 2020

COVID-19 takes toll on Kamloops Search and Rescue safety supplies

-- News 1130 -- COVID-19 takes toll on Kamloops Search and Rescue safety supplies Read the full story here. Source: https://www.citynews1130.com/2020/03/27/covid-19-takes-toll-on-kamloops-search-and-rescue-safety-supplies/ Image Credit: KSAR

10 Feb 2020

Teen rescued after night on mountain

-- SunPeaks Independent News -- Teen rescued after night on mountain Read the full story here. Source: http://sunpeaksnews.com/teen-rescued-after-night-on-mountain-34499.htm Image Credit: Alicia Hadwin

10 Feb 2020

Why search and rescue is a free, non-judgemental service in B.C.

-- Infotel.ca -- Why search and rescue is a free, non-judgemental service in B.C. Read the full story here. Source: https://infotel.ca/newsitem/why-search-and-rescue-is-a-free-non-judgemental-service-in-bc/it70149?fbclid=IwAR1pUeqkqyq5uayaCyMV7pCozVBDVes-oMbj4eJ5yDKTZadYzRnNoq1Yiyg Image Credit: KSAR

19 Jan 2020

See how Kamloops Search and Rescue deals with avalanches

-- Kamloopsmatters.com -- See how Kamloops Search and Rescue deals with avalanches Read the full story here. Source - https://www.kamloopsmatters.com/local-news/photos-see-how-kamloops-search-and-rescue-deals-with-avalanches-2031280 Image credit - Eric Thompson - Kamloopsmatters.com

03 Jan 2020

2019 one of Kamloops Search and Rescue’s busiest years

-- Info News -- 2019 one of Kamloops Search and Rescue's busiest years Read the full story here. Source - https://infotel.ca/newsitem/2019-busiest-year-yet-for-kamloops-search-and-rescue/it69041 Image credit - Kamloops Search and Rescue

29 Nov 2019

Kamloops Search and Rescue helping RCMP with search for missing man

-- CFJC Today -- KAMLOOPS — Search and rescue crews in Kamloops are now helping the RCMP in the search for a missing man. Watch the video here. Source - https://cfjctoday.com/2019/11/29/kamloops-search-and-rescue-helping-rcmp-with-search-for-missing-man/ Image Credit - CFJC Today

25 Oct 2019

Plans for new facility revealed

-- CFJC Today -- Kamloops - Plans for new Cooper Centre, Kamloops Search & Rescue and SRD K9’s of BC Facility revealed Watch the video here. Source - https://cfjctoday.com/2019/10/24/cfjc-midday-plans-for-new-cooper-centre-kamloops-search-rescue-and-srd-k9s-of-bc-facility-revealed/ Image Credit - CFJC Today

30 Sep 2019

Ground broken on development

-- Kamloops This Week -- Kamloops - Ground broken on development that will help fund Wings Above Kamloops project. Read the full story here. Source - https://www.kamloopsthisweek.com/news/ground-broken-on-development-that-will-help-fund-wings-above-kamloops-project-1.23960659 Image Credit - Kamloops This Week

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