Brandon Regional Search and Rescue Association Archives
Congratulations to Brandon Reginal Search and Rescue team member, Jeff Bond for successfully completing the 100 Mile race at the MONTANE YUKON ARCTIC ULTRA 2024 in February . He completed the 100 miles in 54 hours, 9 minutes and 6 seconds. We are always proud of our members and their accomplishments Photo by Mark Kelly Photography
January’s training focused on developing our 24 hour pack and winter survival. The 24 hour pack is already prepared and contains the necessities that we may need if we are deployed for a search. It includes items such a a Global Positioning System, compass, flashlights ( with extra batteries), weather related clothing, first aid pack, survival equipment, water, nutrition ( such as ready to eat meals or energy bars) and any personal kit… Read More
L to R : Taras Lychuk, Alan Moulin, current President of The Rotary Club of Brandon, Jeff Ross, Wendy Flanigan, Brian Fowell and Paulette Fowell. On 22 January 2024, The Rotary Club of Brandon has donated $2500.00 to Brandon Regional Search and Rescue for the purpose of purchasing new rescue ropes. This will allow us to continue to train in rope rescue skills and provide this capability for future searches. Once again, thank… Read More
The team had the opportunity to support the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) team in Brandon conduct trials of their new drone. The exercise conducted around Camp Hughes ( South of Highway 1, near Carberry) has members of our team acting as lost individuals for the drone to attempt to locate. The exercise also allowed us to train with our new E-bikes and Mule to locate and transport casualties. E-bike… Read More
The team provided First Aid support to the Victoria Inn Hockey Tournament at the beginning of December. Thanks to the members who volunteered to keep the players safe.
Congratulations to Squamish SAR for winning the 2023 Defender Service Award for Search and Rescue. The team will bring back to Squamish a new customized Land Rover Defender 130 in addition to a US$25,000 donation and many in-kind Pelican products valued at over US$8,000. https://www.squamishchief.com/local-news/squamish-sar-triumphs-in-defender-service-awards-lands-new-land-rover-and-cash-prize-7821317
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