Castlegar Search and Rescue

08/19/2026

A delighted thank you to Virtue Tea for their generous donation to CSAR members. Thanks for keeping us nourished on tasks & training. A good cup of tea is always appreciated 🍵☺️

08/19/2026

Last Wednesday, members of CSAR participated in an all-member scenario training event, simulating a call for an overturned watercraft and missing subject on Arrow Lakes.

Members of our Swiftwater team were in action on our Seadoos and rescue jet boat; medical and ground teams were deep in the trees practicing medical treatment and patient transport; and the drone team used thermal imaging to locate the subject while keeping an eye on the team from the air.

We’d like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to Keegz South Country Towing!! We had a major vehicle breakdown just as we were leaving Syringa park, and Keegz arrived promptly and professionally to ensure our truck made it back to town, despite the late hour. Thanks again!

08/04/2026

Good luck to Pemberton Search & Rescue in their efforts to win a Landrover Defender along with a cash prize. Make sure to place your votes!

https://www.landrover.ca/en/experiences/sponsorship/defender-service-awards/vote/honorees.html

08/04/2026

Thank you to Chances Castlegar for this great opportunity of recognition for First Responders and Health Care Workers!

Keep an eye out on our pages for something special coming in September 🤩

Heroes deserve recognition! 🙌

This August, we're showing our appreciation for the incredible First Responders & Health Care Workers who keep our community safe and healthy every day. 👨‍⚕️👩‍🚒🚑

Every Tuesday & Wednesday, enjoy 10% off regular menu items at Berezan B's Eatery & Public House! 💚 Thank you for all you do!



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07/09/2026

TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT
CSAR will be conducting training tonight in the Blueberry area from 18:30-21:30

07/08/2026

📊 Every number tells a story. What does BC Search and Rescue data tell us?

Join Kyle Van Delft, Data Administrator for the British Columbia Search and Rescue Association, for a fascinating look Behind the Numbers as he explores search and rescue trends from across British Columbia.

Discover what the data tells us about:
🏔️ The most common reasons people need search and rescue
📍 Where incidents are happening across BC
🎒 How BC SAR data shapes BC AdventureSmart's prevention messaging
✅ Practical lessons you can use to better plan your next adventure

Whether you're a hiker, paddler, mountain biker, hunter, or backcountry explorer, this webinar will give you valuable insights to help you make informed decisions and reduce your risk outdoors.

📅 Monday, July 20, 2026
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM PT
💻 Free Zoom Webinar

Because every number tells a story—and every story helps make the outdoors a little safer.

Register here: https://bcsara.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AMSZPj5iSPON9F2VzDCGAA #/registration

06/18/2026

Training Announcement:
Our Swiftwater team is out tonight training on the Columbia River 🚤

06/09/2026

Members of CSAR’s Swiftwater team met in Revelstoke two weeks ago for Raftex 2026. This was a Swiftwater and rafting jamboree hosted by RevSAR, and was attended by upwards of 70 Swiftwater Rescue Technicians from teams all across BC. Participants engaged in skill and team building competitions including raft flips, throw bagging, rescue assist rope systems and rescue swims. Of course, there were opportunities for some seriously fun rafting on the local rivers, including a fantastic run down the Illecillewaet on Sunday morning. Thank you so much to Revelstoke Search and Rescue for hosting such a fun event ⛑️🚣🏼‍♀️

06/03/2026

CSAR will be attending this years Castlegar Sunfest parade on Saturday June 6th at 11am. We hope to see you there 👋

Its finally here....Sunfest this weekend! Its going to be a great one. Dont forget the park will be full of vendors and the stage full of great FREE entertainment all weekend. Eagle eyes playing Friday night and The Hip replacments playing Saturday night 6-8 with the fireworks afterwards at Millennium park. Also dont miss the parade Sat morning at 11 and the Kids day on Sunday with Ira Pettle taking the stage and the Supercats kids wrapping up the weekend.
With numerous other events happening all over town, too!

05/18/2026

Last weeks Wednesday night all member training simulated a practice scenario for two missing subjects that flipped their canoe on the Columbia river right at Millennium Park in Castlegar.

The team mobilized 14 members that included swift water technicians, jet boat operators, drone team, ground team and operations team to locate the subjects, provide medical aid and extract the subjects from river.

Thank you too our volunteers who acted as subjects and to all members who participated ⛑️🚤