Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR) was activated twice yesterday (Jan. 31), including one involving a deceased snowmobiler. The first call was around 3 p.m. for…
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SAR activated and missing pair located at 3 a.m.
Fernie Search and Rescue (SAR) reported on social media this morning that it was tasked by the RCMP around midnight on Sunday (Oct. 20) to…
Lightning sparks five new wildfires
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) is reporting five new lightning-caused fires since yesterday, including a 10-hectare fire alongside Findlay Creek, about 20 km west of…
SAR rescue injured ATV rider
On the evening of July 2, Fernie Search and Rescue was tasked by BC Ambulance to respond to an injured 54-year-old woman with hip injuries….
Avalanche buried skier rescued by partner
An incident near Panorama Mountain Resort Sunday showcases why one should never ski alone in the backcountry. On December 31, at about 2:30 p.m., Columbia…
Area restriction for Flathead rescinded
Due to recent changes in weather conditions and fire behaviour, the area restriction currently in effect in the Flathead area southeast of Fernie was rescinded…
Lodgepole fire closes FSR
The Lodgepole wildfire is located approximately 33 kilometres southeast of Fernie. This fire is currently not threatening any structures or communities, however, it will be…
Extreme avalanche risk alert for South Rockies
Not surprisingly, the ongoing snowstorm is making Avalanche Canada nervous. Click to enlarge Avalanche Canada has issued extreme avalanche warnings for the alpine and treeline…
Avalanche risk rising in region
The potential for increased avalanche risk is rising with the temperatures in B.C. and the East Kootenay. Avalanche Canada is warning backcountry users about dangerous…
Lost snowmobilers rescued in Flathead
Fernie Search and Rescue was activated last night to locate two snowmobilers who had become disorientated in the Flathead and were unsure of the way…