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Kyle Vanderveen became a registered member

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 07:00:40 -0700

Angus Tweedie became a registered member

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 04:20:13 -0700

Hailey Krebs became a registered member

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:54:42 -0700

Colleen Coffin wrote a new post

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:20:37 -0700

Let the Donor Endorphins Flow The science behind why saying thank you to donors is important and how to say Thank You A good thank you is one of the most powerful fundraising […]

Colleen Coffin wrote a new post

Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:01:51 -0700

Year End Campaign Resources Attention Fundraisers! Year End Campaign Resources have now been uploaded to the Fundraising Page. Click here to check them out.

Shyla Miller became a registered member

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 04:39:59 -0700

Michelle Holmes changed their profile picture

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:01:33 -0700

Michelle Holmes became a registered member

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 01:58:11 -0700

Colleen Coffin wrote a new post

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:00:54 -0700

Your Voice Matters! Help Shape the Future of Search and Rescue in Canada The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) is looking for more participation in two national Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) […]

robin bolt became a registered member

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:32:25 -0700

Carol Ann Patterson became a registered member

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:36:02 -0700

Colin Waddell became a registered member

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:25:55 -0700

Colleen Coffin wrote a new post

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:15:13 -0700

Winter Is Just Around the Corner… Are You Ready? As temperatures begin to drop across British Columbia, it’s a good time to start thinking about winter readiness. Even when conditions are still mild […]

Colleen Coffin wrote a new post

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:41:33 -0700

CISM Turns 20! Program Overview The British Columbia Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Program provides […]

Colleen Coffin wrote a new post

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:21:10 -0700

Upcoming Workshop: Make the Most of the Year-End Giving Season Simple steps to help your SAR group connect with donors and raise funds this December. The final weeks of the year are one of the most important […]

Colleen Coffin wrote a new post

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:41:26 -0700

Understanding Volunteer Tenure:How Long Do SAR Volunteers Serve? Every year, dedicated search and rescue volunteers across British Columbia contribute countless hours to their communities. But how long do volunteers […]

Colleen Coffin wrote a new post

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:33:33 -0700

44,636 hours still in draft Why approving activities promptly matters to every SAR group in British Columbia Every response, training session and community event tells part of […]

Mike Koole became a registered member

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:16:15 -0700

Jake Flanders changed their profile picture

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 20:01:14 -0700

Jake Flanders became a registered member

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:57:25 -0700

Sharon Blount became a registered member

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:06:49 -0700

Colleen Coffin wrote a new post

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:22:28 -0700

Watch the Capability Reporting and Funding Formula Meeting Recording The recording of the October 5th meeting is now posted on the Members Hub (Under Admin> D4H) as well as a Question Summary and the presentation slide deck. Click Here!

Eliska Popelkova became a registered member

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:02:46 -0700

Matthew Loisel became a registered member

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 03:04:47 -0700

Carla Mauro became a registered member

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:37:07 -0700

Hasi Muhandiram became a registered member

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:28:00 -0700

Tanner Wiesner - Brattebo became a registered member

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:04:49 -0700

Kailey Stuart became a registered member

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:12:51 -0700

Lynsey Thompson became a registered member

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:00:58 -0700

Ashley Leighton became a registered member

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 19:36:32 -0700

Colleen Coffin wrote a new post

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:19:07 -0700

Upcoming Funding/Capability Presentation from BCSARA Funding Model and Capability Reporting Preparations As we prepare for the 2027/28 funding cycle, BCSARA will be hosting an information session with […]

Mike Clayton became a registered member

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:08:09 -0700

Mandy Lawrenz became a registered member

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:54:15 -0700

Colleen Coffin wrote a new post

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:24:10 -0700

BCSARA Recognizes Minister Kelly Greene’s Service The writ has been issued for B.C.’s provincial election, officially beginning the election period. The Legislative Assembly has been dissolved, and B […]

Sinthuran Yogaratnam became a registered member

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:55:12 -0700

Colleen Coffin wrote a new post

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:43:05 -0700

NEW! Check out BCSARA's Strategic Plan Progress BCSARA’s Member Hub now has a page dedicated to the 2025-2028 Strategic Plan. Click HERE to view.

Natalie Nohra became a registered member

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:23:37 -0700

Colleen Coffin wrote a new post

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:12:04 -0700

Avalanche Course Registration is Open! Planning to take an Organized Avalanche Response (OAR) course this season? Now is the time to get your application in. Several upcoming OAR courses […]

Izzy Edwards became a registered member

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:30:46 -0700

Jevan Gowler became a registered member

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 08:16:30 -0700

Scott Rae-Arthur became a registered member

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:18:42 -0700

Natasha Prokop changed their profile picture

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:21:10 -0700

Natasha Prokop became a registered member

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 22:19:07 -0700

Colleen Coffin wrote a new post

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:34:07 -0700

PSLV Update from EMCR Please read the important notice from EMCR regarding the discontinuation of PSLV cards. 645741-GSAR PSLV ID Card CommunicationDownload

Nadia Androsoff became a registered member

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:56:13 -0700

Colleen Coffin wrote a new post

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:56:54 -0700

Distress Tolerance in Search and Rescue: Getting Through the Tough Times Search and Rescue work can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also place us in situations that are physically exhausting, emotionally challenging, […]

Colleen Coffin wrote a new post

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:25:00 -0700

Sharps, Biohazards, and SAR: Not Everything We Find Belongs in Our Pack Search and Rescue members are trained to deal with difficult environments, but occasionally the hazard isn’t a cliff, a river, or bad weather. It […]

Colleen Coffin wrote a new post

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:21:42 -0700

BCSARA Seeks Board Secretary BCSARA would like to extend our sincere thanks to Lana Johnson for her service as Secretary on the BCSARA Board of Directors since 2024. Lana has […]

Colleen Coffin wrote a new post

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:35:09 -0700

New Thompson Okanagan Regional Director BCSARA is pleased to welcome Frederik Vroom as the new Regional Director for the Thompson-Okanagan Region. Frederik moved from the Netherlands to […]

Colleen Coffin wrote a new post

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:41:38 -0700

Moving Forward Together: 2025/26 AGM Recap BCSARA members from across the province came together virtually on September 10th for the 2025/26 Annual General Meeting. Under the theme “Moving F […]