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Elk Valley Resources donates $100,000 to Fernie Search and Rescue for helicopter rescue system

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Elk Valley Resources (EVR) is donating $100,000 to Fernie Search and Rescue (FSAR) to help replace its specialized helicopter rescue system.

Search and Rescue makes three recoveries

Search and Rescue Josiah Spyker -
Columbia Valley Search and Rescue had a busy week when it came to missing people and hiker recoveries. 

Mountain biker saved by search and rescue

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The Columbia Valley Search and Rescue responded to an injured mountain biker on Mount Swansea. 

SAR calls stress importance of proper preparation

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Elkford Search and Rescue is reminding residents that things can change quickly out in the backcountry following two recent calls for service. 

Avalanche death reported near Fernie

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A snowmobiler has died following an avalanche in the Morrissey area near Fernie. 

Busy week for Columbia Valley Search and Rescue

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Search and Rescue crews were kept busy last week in the Columbia Valley with two rescues. 

Recruitment open house for Columbia Valley Search and Rescue

Search and Rescue Layne Gallant -
The Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) is having a recruitment open house on Saturday Jan. 24, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at the Columbia Valley Search and Rescue Hall.

Elkford Search & Rescue is looking for volunteers for 2026 team

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Elkford Search & Rescue is making their final call for applications for 2026. The deadline to apply is Dec. 15, 2025.       

Hiker rescued after falling

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A solo hiker sustained injuries after a trip and fall and required rescuing on Wednesday night.

Search for missing child reaches fifth day

Search and Rescue Josiah Spyker -
Over 100 responders are still searching for missing five-year-old Darius Mcdougall in the Crowsnest Pass. 

Busy Wednesday for CVSAR

Search and Rescue Josiah Spyker -
The Columbia Valley Search and Rescue had their work cut out for them after three calls for service on wednesday. 

Local SAR groups staying busy

Search and Rescue Josiah Spyker -
Local Search and Rescue groups have had their work cut out for them with multiple rescues in the past week. 

Injured hiker rescued in Bugaboos

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Columbia Valley Search and Rescue have recovered an injured hiker in Bugaboo Provincial Park.

Search and Rescue busy in the Bugaboos

Search and Rescue Josiah Spyker -
The Columbia Valley Search and Rescue had their hands full over the weekend with a rescue in the Bugaboos. 
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