February 10, 2020
Winnipeg Search and Rescue 2023 Recruiting:
With any volunteer organization there is solid core of individuals that keep moving the organization forward. There are also those that due to changes in their family, work, health situations... continue reading
August 22, 2015
Winnipeg Search and Rescue volunteers are often called out when people get lost, but they also put a lot of energy into preventing people from getting lost in the first place.
Working with AdventureSmart, Winnipeg... continue reading
March 31, 2015
The start of Spring Break in Winnipeg typically brings with it thoughts of outdoor activities with friends, family and youth groups.
While many of us are eager to get outdoors and plan for fun in... continue reading
February 17, 2015
Winnipeg Search and Rescue staff and volunteers recently helped Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht, (a.k.a. Professor Popsicle), Professor of Thermophysiology, at the University of Manitoba film a training documentary on what to do if you are stranded in... continue reading
September 25, 2014
Over a douzen experienced search and rescue volunteers from Winnipeg Search and Rescue recently made the trip to Thompson Manitoba to assist reserve soldiers, members from 38 Canadian Group in a training exercise.
Exercise Spirit Way... continue reading
February 13, 2014
In recognition of the important role played by search and rescue volunteers in contributing to the security and safety of Canadians, Budget 2014 proposes a Search and Rescue Volunteers Tax Credit (SRVTC) to allow eligible ground,... continue reading
January 23, 2014
Winnipeg Search and Rescue (WINSAR), Search and Rescue Manitoba (SARMAN),the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) and the National Searcha and Rescue Secretariat (NSS) are pleased to support the expansion of the AdventureSmart outdoor prevention... continue reading
May 3, 2013
Minister Fletcher Announces Funding for Search and Rescue Prevention and Response 17 WING WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — (Marketwired – May 3, 2013) – The Honourable Steven Fletcher, Minister of State (Transport), and James Bezan, Member of... continue reading
November 19, 2012
Ron and Nancy Arenburg, who live near Kentville, are longtime volunteer search managers with Valley Search and Rescue. (CONTRIBUTED)
SOUTH ALTON — It all started because Ron Arenburg was worried about his father getting lost in... continue reading
September 30, 2012
Project Lifesaver Manitoba have taken a major step towards bringing the Project Lifesaver program to the Winnipeg area. Designed to track and rescue those with cognitive conditions who tend to wander, this service answers a critical need for protecting... continue reading