Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association Archives
For us, every week is about Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) volunteers across Canada. But during National Volunteer Week (April 19–25, 2026), we pause to recognize them together—as a powerful, unified force.This year’s theme aligns with Ignite Volunteerism: a year-long, nation-building celebration and a rare opportunity to highlight the impact of civic participation while renewing Canada’s culture of volunteering.Ignite Volunteerism is more than a theme—it’s a movement. It shines a light on those who step… Read More
https://sarvac.ca/in-loving-memory-of-paul-st-onge/ It is with profound sadness that we share the recent passing of our colleague, mentor, and friend, Paul St-Onge, Training Coordinator for the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) Humanitarian Workforce Program. Paul was an integral part of our SARVAC team. His larger-than-life personality was matched by his energy, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to strengthening Canada’s search and rescue community.🇨🇦 Through his leadership in training and volunteer development, he… Read More
Loni Powell receives an AED from Amir Farooq (Government Representative from Manitoba AG Days Board of Directors) Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association is incredibly grateful to be a recipient of the Ag Days Gives Back Community Grant through the cost-share AED program 🚑⚡ Thanks to the generosity of @MbAgDays and their partnership with St. John Ambulance, we are able to add a LifePAK CR2 AED to our lifesaving equipment. This investment… Read More
MANITOBA WILDFIRE EVACUATION SUPPORTLisez la version française iciEVACUATION SUPPORT: UPDATE Wildfires in northern Manitoba have forced thousands to evacuate to Winnipeg and other centers. The Province is preparing large-scale shelter operations to accommodate up to 40,000 evacuees. The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) has received confirmation that Manitoba has formally requested federal assistance for the SARVAC-Humanitarian Workforce to support shelter setup & staffing, food services, transportation, and first aid. Our team is working… Read More
Jeff Ross, left, and Robin Ponto hold the Matrice 350 RTK drone that the Brandon Regional Search and Rescue will use. (Chelsea Kemp/CBC) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/brandon-regional-search-rescue-drone-1.7537113
Robin Ponto, chairman for the Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association (left), and BRSARA member Jeff Ross are shown with the DJI Matrice 350 RTK drone that Ross recently purchased. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun) The DJI Matrice 350 RTK drone, equipped with a thermal camera, will add to the Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association’s tools for searches. (Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun) For the full story view the Brandon Sun Article –… Read More
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