by Matt Halverson | Jun 1, 2022
STARLINK A new technological game changer is set to roll out for CR SAR. Reliable high speed low latency internet from Starlink by SpaceX has hit the vast territory and rugged remote areas of Vancouver Island. “Starlink will make accessing resources, experts,...
by Scott Ballhorn | Dec 30, 2021
2020 was a hard act to follow. Last year, our operational highlights included a record number of tasks (callouts) by a large margin over our previous record. We also had two of our largest searches on record, involving teams from all down the Island and the mainland,...
by Scott Ballhorn | Dec 21, 2019
As always, the range of our call outs are wide and varied over Vancouver island and it’s inlets and surrounding islands. Earlier this year one of our members provided mutual aid and was part of the command team at a call in Merrit. Many of our calls were for mutual...
by Scott Ballhorn | Dec 6, 2019
Picture attached: Rick Wall (Chair, NIEP Society) acknowledged Marg Carr & Judy Hagen with flowers and appreciation for their ten years of service. From Left to Right – Marg Carr, Judy Hagen, Rick Wall and Fran McLean. The Strathcona Regional District (SRD)...
by Scott Ballhorn | Oct 1, 2018
WE ARE #CRSAR Search and Rescue works because of a dedicated group of volunteers. This dedicated group of volunteers come from all walks of life including mechanics, postal workers, accountants, outdoor guides, doctors, marketers, construction workers and more. ...
by Scott Ballhorn | Sep 15, 2018
WE ARE #CRSAR Search and Rescue works because of a dedicated group of volunteers. This dedicated group of volunteers come from all walks of life including mechanics, postal workers, accountants, outdoor guides, doctors, marketers, construction workers and more. ...