[SaraHap] SARA Happenings July 2005
Christopher Hoare
choare@telus.net
Thu Jul 14 22:30:17 MDT 2005
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Hi All:
<p> This is our regular mailing intended to improve communication
within the Search and Rescue community in Alberta. It is going to almost
300 e-mail addresses that are listed as the primary contact of SAR Alberta
member groups or which were requested to be added to the mailing list.
Subscription and unsubscription information is at the end of the newsletter.
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<p><b>PRIVATE SEARCHES</b>
<p>Pincher Creek SAR is reexamining its policy on when or whether it will
perform a search on the family's behalf when the tasking agency has declined
to continue or to start a search for various reasons. We'd like to
hear from other SAR groups. How does your group handle this issue
(both those that will and won't respond)? If under some circumstance
you would respond, do you somehow arrange WCB coverage for an injury? Please
respond to Brett Wuth, wuth@acm.org . I'll keep your response
anonymous if your group isn't ready to publish its policy, but I'll provide
a summary of the responses I get to anyone else that requests it.
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<p><b>FIRST ANNUAL PIGEON/ZEINER PROVINCIAL TRAINING EXERCISE</b>
<p><b>Note the dates – this weekend, July 16, 17, 2005</b>
<p>Who: Red Deer Search and Rescue in conjunction with the
RCMP, Bell Campground.
<br>What: An interprovincial, interagency training exercise.
<br>Where: Pigeon Lake Provincial Park and Zeiner Campground. 45 km west
of Wetaskiwin on Hwy. 13 and 10 km north on SH 771.
<p>Why: To Celebrate Provincial Park Day in Alberta, Bell Campground
has graciously extended this invitation to allow emergency agencies to
train. This will promote public awareness of campgrounds, RCMP, Search
and Rescue, Conservation Officers and other agencies’ roles in parks, disasters
and searches. It allows for public participation, opportunity for all agencies
to spend time working together and will foster an easier working relationship.
It is also an opportunity for families to have a relaxing weekend together
and to gain an understanding of what is involved in responding to these
emergencies.
<p>Costs: Bell Camping and Parks Alberta have waived all site fees
for members involved in this exercise. An unserviced group area has been
reserved. Should you want a serviced site, please state that when making
your reservations, you will pay full fess for this. When registering, please
advise them that you are spending the weekend for the training to benefit
from the reduced rate. There is a concession on site as well as showers,
wood at $7.00 a bag. You are welcome to bring wood should you wish
to, but supporting the campground would show our appreciation.
<p>This training is open to all search teams, dog teams, RCMP (non search
members more than welcome), search dog associations, EMA, Forestry, Conservation
Officers and any other agency that deals with disasters. Please feel free
to bring your command post as it will be utilized.
<p>Reservations: Pigeon Lake - (780) 586-2644, inform that you are with
Search and Rescue training when booking. Further information –
Bev <sztymb@shaw.ca>
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<p><b>CHARITY SAR TEXAS SCRAMBLE GOLF TOURNAMENT</b>
<p>This joint event will be hosted by Edmonton Regional Search & Rescue
and RCMP Civilian Search Dog Association
<p>Saturday Sept 24th
<br>Legends Golf and Country Club in Sherwood Park
<br>Tee off at 2:00 pm
<br>Dinner at 7 pm
<br>Silent Auction at 8 pm
<br>Band starts 9 pm
<p>Media sponsor Melissa Wright at 97.3 K-Rock
<p>$100. per person includes 18 holes green fees, power cart, banquet (BBQ
chicken dinner)
<br>$25.00 Dinner/Silent Auction/Entertainment
<br>$15.00 Silent Auction/Entertainment
<p>Come out and support SAR and have a great day!
<p> For further information contact Shannon Dyrland
Sddyrland@aol.com
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<p><b>SARA HAPPENINGS SUBMISSIONS</b>
<p>Our regular publication date for mailings of SARA Happenings is the
middle of each month. Please note that the deadline for material is the
12th of each month.
<p>Does your group have an event posting for the SARA Happenings mailing?
If so, please send information 1-1/2 months prior to the dates you wish
advertised. It will then give ample time for those reading it to respond.
<p>Please send all material to the editor; Chris Hoare at choare@telus.net
and PLEASE DO include contact information for members to gain further information.
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