News Items tag as: Penticton Search and Rescue

Documentary on Penticton's search and rescue set to begin filming
February 18, 2024 - 6:00 PM

A documentary is being filmed about Penticton's Search and Rescue volunteers and will depict the new role the team has taken on as wildfires worsen in the South Okanagan.
Penticton SAR rescue climber in 8 hour nighttime operation
June 15, 2023 - 5:07 PM

Penticton Search and Rescue had a long night June 14, finally rescuing a fallen climber at 4 a.m. from the Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park.
Sixth rescue since last Sunday for Penticton search and rescue
June 04, 2020 - 3:38 PM

Penticton Search and Rescue crews answered their sixth call of the week yesterday with a request to search for two overdue Penticton hikers.
Woman saved from Skaha Bluffs by search and rescue
June 03, 2020 - 5:10 PM

Penticton Search and Rescue is having a busy week.
Penticton Search and Rescue evacuate injured ATVer near Summerland
June 02, 2020 - 8:33 AM

Penticton Search and Rescue members were called to assist a man who suffered injuries in an ATV incident yesterday.
B.C. search and rescue groups see a sudden spike in calls
May 10, 2020 - 8:45 AM

The province’s search and rescue organizations are urging British Columbians to reduce risk-taking when getting outdoors in the coming weeks.
Penticton Search and Rescue called twice on Saturday
August 20, 2017 - 2:47 PM

PENTICTON - Because of two emergency situations on the weekend, Penticton and District Search and Rescue are encouraging people that frequency use cycling trails to download the Trailforks mobile app.
Search and rescue helicopter team in demand this year
August 29, 2016 - 4:56 PM

PENTICTON - Penticton Search and Rescue is having another busy summer, and the team's helicopter rescue unit is particularly busy.
Province seeks out Penticton Search and Rescue for funding grant
June 03, 2016 - 2:00 PM

PENTICTON - A provincial government funding announcement today has given Penticton Search and Rescue some financial breathing room.
Stranded snowmobiler rescued in the South Okanagan
February 09, 2016 - 10:11 AM

OKANAGAN FALLS - A snowmobiler stranded after going out for a ride in the Allendale Lake Recreation Area was located after a short search last night.
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Petition raises concerns about third tiny home project for homeless in Kelowna
BC Housing has announced a new tiny home community project in Kelowna's North Glenmore neighbourhood, but more than a thousand people have signed a petition raising concerns. This is the third project of its kind in Kelowna. The first i

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