News Items tag as: Vernon Search and Rescue

Search and rescue volunteers help in weekend search for missing Coldstream man
June 19, 2024 - 1:00 PM

An elderly North Okanagan man missing since January was the subject of another search effort last weekend near Vernon.
Vernon woman humbled by award for lifetime of search and rescue service
May 14, 2024 - 6:00 AM

A Vernon resident has been acknowledged for her incredible 35 years of dedication in the field of search and rescue.
Snow groomer stuck on Silver Star mountain rescued
December 01, 2020 - 1:51 PM

A snow groomer operator on Silver Star Mountain near Vernon found themselves in need of the services of search and rescue this past weekend.
Funding approved for new Vernon Search and Rescue facility
October 19, 2018 - 2:46 PM

VERNON - Both the community and the Regional District of North Okanagan approved funding for a new Vernon Search and Rescue Facility this week.
Missing Alberta snowmobilers found safe near Sicamous
January 29, 2018 - 1:54 PM

SICAMOUS - A pair of snowmobilers who went missing Sunday evening were found in good condition this morning, police say.
One person injured in Coldstream ATV rollover
July 10, 2017 - 2:45 PM

COLDSTREAM – An ATV rollover in Coldstream yesterday afternoon sent one person to hospital.
Hang glider narrowly survives crash after losing control in the air near Vernon
June 23, 2017 - 12:46 PM

VERNON – A hang glider is lucky to be alive after losing control of the his glider 5,000 feet above the mountainous terrain south of Vernon.
Vernon helicopter winch team help rescue man on cliff ledge north of Kamloops
January 16, 2017 - 2:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - A man is in the hospital after local search and rescuers pulled him off a cliff ledge in the Avola area north of Kamloops where his snowmobile crashed on the weekend.
Snowmobilers stuck overnight in Hunter's Range rescued by helicopter
March 29, 2016 - 11:33 AM

VERNON - Two missing sledders were found tired, cold and damp but otherwise alright after spending the night stranded in the Hunter’s Range area.
Medical rescue on Enderby Cliffs
July 15, 2015 - 7:06 AM

VERNON - A female hiker in medical distress was rescued by the Penticton Search and Rescue helicopter team Tuesday afternoon.
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