News Items tag as: Vernon Search and Rescue 2015

Vernon Search and Rescue shatters record for number of call-outs in a year
January 02, 2016 - 1:05 PM

VERNON - Vernon Search and Rescue was called upon more in 2015 than ever before in its 55-year history.
Two snowmobilers, two separate rescues for search teams in the Shuswap
December 29, 2015 - 11:30 AM

SHUSWAP - Every minute of daylight counted as search and rescue crews raced to the aid of two snowmobilers during two separate incidents in the Shuswap this week.
UPDATE: Missing Vernon woman found dead
December 19, 2015 - 11:18 AM

UPDATE: 10 A.M. DEC. 24, 2015
Victim of fatal snowmobile crash near Sicamous identified
January 12, 2015 - 4:51 PM

KELOWNA - The B.C. Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in a snowmobile accident near Sicamous.
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iN NUMBERS: Tallest buildings in Kamloops, Okanagan
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Vernon Search and Rescue shatters record for number of call-outs in a year