Revelstoke Search and Rescue

Seeking a new home to save lives: Revelstoke Search and Rescue operation centre could shrink response time

By Lys Morton ● Featured ● Jan 28, 2026

Fundraising for a new home base, Revelstoke Search and Rescue hopes to consolidate gear and respond to emergencies faster.

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No time for risks: Wildfires strain emergency services, including backcountry rescue operations

By Bailey Gingras-Hamilton ● Latest News ● Jul 23, 2021

With Revelstoke Search and Rescue issuing warnings and Parks Canada closing backcountry access, exploring the outdoors can bring wildfire risks. As emergency services face longer response times, the message is clear: now is not the time to take any risks.

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BC AdventureSmart offering avalanche awareness events

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Jan 13, 2021

The two day-long events in Revelstoke are aimed at increasing awareness for outdoor safety, personal preparedness and incident prevention

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Brief: Search and Rescue, RCMP search Columbia River after report of body in the water

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Jul 13, 2020

Revelstoke Search and Rescue, RCMP searched the Columbia River near the Big Eddy Bridge for several hours Sunday evening. The search continues today.

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Brief: Calgary man dies while snowmobiling on Boulder Mountain

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Jan 28, 2020

BC Coroners Service says it is in the early stages of its investigation

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Revelstoke Search & Rescue seeks new building to store equipment

By Aaron Orlando ● Latest News ● Jul 9, 2019

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One rescued, one missing after boat capsizes at Blanket Creek south of Revelstoke

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Jun 21, 2019

One man was rescued after swimming to shore, but another remains missing. The search continues today.

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Province of B.C. issues $18.6 million grant for ground search and rescue groups

By Revelstoke Mountaineer staff ● Latest News ● Mar 26, 2019

The much-needed funding effort will help the BCSARA tackle expensive operating costs, as well as assist in the development and implementation of a sustainable funding model.

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