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14 Dec 2018

KSAR warning to test ice before skating on frozen lakes

— CFJC Today — KAMLOOPS - People skating on frozen lakes, KSAR warning to test ice before skating. Read the full story here. Source: https://www.cfjctoday.com/article/648925/people-skating-frozen-lakes-ksar-warning-test-ice Image Credit: CFJC Today

03 Dec 2018

By Jeremy Markel

KSAR highlights trip plan importance after missing hunters found safe near Barriere

— CFJC Today — KAMLOOPS - KSAR highlights trip plan importance after missing hunters found safe near Barriere. Read the full story here. Source: https://www.cfjctoday.com/article/647632/ksar-highlights-trip-plan-importance-after-missing-hunters-found-safe-near-barriere Image Credit: KSAR

14 Nov 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

17 Oct 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

02 Oct 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

27 Sep 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

03 Aug 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. https://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/make-smart-decisions-outdoors-over-b-c-day-long-weekend/ Image Credit: Vernon Morning Star

02 Aug 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

17 Jun 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

12 Jun 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