â–º Listen Live
â–º Listen Live
â–º Listen Live

Quesnel Search and Rescue saw a year of improvements

Quesnel Search and Rescue (QSAR) had a year of improving equipment and training, while having less incidents.

Only 16 incidents occurred in 2022, which is a 70% decrease from 2021, with it also being the first decrease in tasks year over year.

“There were a number of drivers, but at this point it’s speculation,” says Bob Holowenko, Director.

“overall it’s believed that the reduction has to do with folks being more careful in the outdoors, so we think there was a lot more self rescues.”

The amount of hours put into training also saw a drastic increase, reaching 648 hours, where 2021 only saw 95.

Credit for the increase time went to the covid restrictions being lifted, as well as less incidents to attend.

Holowenko added that it allowed them to recertify on things that may have expired during the pandemic, rebuild teams and certain skillsets, and develop new skillsets.

The hours QSAR put in, which includes events, training, maintenance, and tasks totaled 4,898 hours.

Something going on in the Cariboo you think people should know about?
Send us a news tip by emailing [email protected].

Continue Reading

ckbx Now playing play

cffm Now playing play

ckcq Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work

British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada. 

B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work

British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada. 

Missing Woman Last Seen in Quesnel Found Deceased

RCMP report on July 11, 2025, they have found Alice Chingee deceased. Chingee was reported missing on July 18, 2024.

B.C. maintains decision to end drug coverage for girl with rare, fatal disease

B.C. is standing by the decision not to continue drug coverage for a Vancouver Island girl with a rare, fatal disease. 

Mount Polley Production is Up in 2nd Quarter Report

Mount Polley Mine's second quarter report, released in July, reports that the Mine's production in copper, gold, and ore milled is up compared to the reports in the same time last year.
- Advertisement -