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Jumbo rescue prompts reminder from CVSAR

Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) responded to an injured backcountry skier in the Jumbo area west of Invermere on Friday, December 6, with assistance…

CVSAR offers advice around shrinking glaciers

Did you know our region’s glaciers have changed dramatically in recent years? As they continue to shrink, the number of crevasses is increasing significantly, and…

CVSAR cautions lake ice remains thin

Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (CVSAR) Dec. 7 issued a cautionary reminder that Lake Windermere ice remains thin. “The lake has only been frozen over…

Columbia Valley RCMP Report

By Sgt.Ed deJong This past week, October 28 to November 4, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 57 calls for service. Thieves prowling Radium and Fairmont…

RDEK Board Highlights

The following is a synopsis of what occurred during the October 11 Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) board of directors’ meeting. Short Term Rental…

Scarecrow Competition winners announced

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 Great Scarecrow Competition & Tour. We are so grateful for all of the scarecrow builders who…

SAR units rescue climbers in Bugaboos

Late Friday night (Aug. 23) Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (SAR) and Golden SAR were notified of climbers who were caught in a severe lightning…

Columbia Valley RCMP Report

By Cpl. Jeff Witzke This past week, July 1 through July 7, Columbia Valley RCMP responded to 56 calls for service. A big shout out…

Climber rescued by Columbia Valley SAR

Columbia Valley Search and Rescue (SAR) was yesterday afternoon tasked for an injured climber in the Forester Creek area. A team of specialized Mountain Rescue…