Columbia Valley Search and Rescue overseeing STARS Air Ambulance take off with an injured 8-year-old girl on Monday, May 18, 2020 following a mountain biking incident on Johnstone Trail near Invermere. (Supplied by Columbia Valley Search and Rescue)
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Recruitment open house for Columbia Valley Search and Rescue

Layne Gallant
By Layne Gallant

The Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) team is recruiting new members. 

Those interested can join CVSAR for an open house on Saturday Jan. 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the Columbia Valley Search and Rescue Hall to learn more.

The open house will give more information on what the search and rescue team does, the training requirements and the time commitment.

For an application to join the team, you can email info@columbiavalleysar.ca before the end of the month.

The application deadline is Saturday Jan. 31, 2026.

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Layne Gallant
Layne Gallant
Layne is beginning her broadcast journalism career and joined Vista Radio in 2025. She grew up in Saskatoon and graduated from the Radio and Television Broadcasting program at Western Academy Broadcasting College in June 2025. She moved to Cranbrook in fall 2025. She is a lifelong animal lover, especially cats, and has a background in competitive dance. She is excited to call Cranbrook home and get to know the community.

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