Many Coquitlam SAR members attended SARScene last weekend, meeting with several hundred SAR volunteers, professionals, SARTechs, industry and government in Canada’s Annual SAR conference. Delegates from every province, marine, air and ground SAR units, and eminent speakers from the US, the UK and other international experts attended to exchange ideas and information on how to make …
On Sunday, October 6th members of Coquitlam SAR and approximately 37 prospective members of the team attended the team’s traditional recruitment hike at Buntzen Lake. The hike travels the very popular Diez Vistas trail, a 7-8 km hike that travels the ridge along the western side of Buntzen Lake. The recruitment hike is a long …
Coquitlam SAR was recently notified that Roland Webb, our friend and team mate who was tragically killed in a car accident earlier this year, has been chosen to receive the Exemplary Service Award of the National Search and Rescue Program (NSP) Awards of Excellence. Rollie was a SAR member for 21 years with four different SAR groups …
For the past 7 years a unique mountain biking race has been making an annual trip around coastal British Columbia. The BC Bike Race (BCBR) is a seven day stage race featuring some of the best single track in the world, and with over 500 racers and close to 200 support staff and volunteers is akin …
In memory of Roland Webb, and to support the education of his children Abbie and Ethan, a trust fund has been established. You can donate at any TD Canada Trust to account #9900-6569004 If outside of BC, account #99000-6569004 You can also donate online at the memorial web site. A public memorial at Buntzen …