[SaraHap] SARA Happenings July 2006

[Chris Hoare]

Hi All: 

This is our regular mailing intended to improve communication within the Search and Rescue community in Alberta. It is going to over 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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HANDHELD SAR EMERGENCY LOCATION TRANSMITTER 

Field Testing Project 

In its continuing efforts to help improve and develop Canada's ground Search and Rescue infrastructure, the National Search and Rescue Secretariat's New Search and Rescue Initiatives Fund (NIF) has approved a Research and Development project involving Guardian Mobility Corporation to capture market requirements for the development of a Handheld SAR Emergency Location Transmitter. Parks Canada is the sponsor of this SARNIF project. 

The first phase includes a field trial to better understand and document the needs of the ground search and rescue communities across Canada as they relate to Handheld SAR Emergency Location Transmitter devices. Guardian Mobility Corporation seeks your input into requirements and needs. SAR Alberta will be provided with 3 tracking devices for evaluation and testing purposes, and in return will asked to provide feedback on their usage. The goal is to establish clear requirements for a Handheld SAR Emergency Location Transmitter. 

SAR Teams interesting in participating in the field trial need to contact SAR Alberta President Reese Wolsey. westpem at telusplanet.net 



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SAR NIF 

SAR NIF provides annual funding for new projects (or initiatives), that will improve the National Search and Rescue Program. SAR NIF projects must address at least one of the six National SAR Strategies: * Partnerships * Multi_Jurisdictional Exercises * Technology and Innovation

* Interoperability * Data and Information * Volunteers Guide and Application Form The Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF) Applicant's Guide describes all aspects of applying for funding under the SAR NIF. The guide has been created to give support and guidance for potential recipients of SAR NIF funds. The guide outlines the general requirements of SAR NIF projects and the application process. If you have any questions, please contact the NSS at 1-800-727-9414 or e-mail inquiry at nss.gc.ca 






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SAR HELICOPTER CRASH 

Three crew members were killed and four were injured Thursday morning (July 13th ) when a Canadian Forces search_and_rescue helicopter crashed into the ocean during a routine training exercise off Canso, N.S. The CH_149 Cormorant helicopter crashed at about 12:30 a.m. AT during a hoist exercise with Canadian Coast Guard and local fishing vessels, military officials said during a news conference at 14 Wing Greenwood, where the helicopter was based. 

(More news service reports on SAR Alberta website.) 




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SEVERE WEATHER WATCHER HANDBOOK 

Want to know more about severe weather? Check out the easy to understand learning kit on Environment Canada's website http://www.msc_smc.ec.gc.ca/education/severe_weather/index_e.cfm 




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COURSES OFFERED BY SEASAR 

SEASAR ( South Eastern Alberta Search and Rescue) will be offering a Wilderness First Aid Course on August 25 - 27, 2006. Contact eckman at telusplanet.net or mapskd at telus.net SEASAR ( South Eastern Alberta Search and Rescue) will be offering a SAR Basics Course (Fundamentals of Ground Search and Rescue) in September/October. Contacteckman at telusplanet.net or mapskd at telus.net 



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SARA HAPPENINGS SUBMISSIONS 

Our regular publication date for mailings of SARA Happenings is the middle of each month. Please note that the deadline for material is the 14th of each month. 

Does your group have an event posting for the SARA Happenings mailing? If so, please send information 11/2 months prior to the dates you wish advertised. It will then give ample time for those reading it to respond. Please send all material to the editor; Chris Hoare at choare at shaw.ca and please note my change of address from my previous Telus e-mail address. PLEASE DO include contact information for members to gain further information. 

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