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<P>Hi All: </P>
<P>This is a late version of our regular mailing, after the special issue of
August 5<SUP>th</SUP>. SARA Happenings is issued to foster communication within
the Search and Rescue community in Alberta. It is going to 328 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.</P>
<P>Subscription and unsubscription information is at the end of the newsletter.
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<P>WHITECOURT - BASIC SAR SKILLS</B></U> </P>
<P>GPS, Map & Compass; SATURDAY OCTOBER 27<SUP>TH</SUP> <STRONG>,</STRONG>
2007 </P>
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<P>Whitecourt Search & Rescue is hosting an EMA Grant-funded one-day (8 hr)
Course for Basic SAR Skills for GPS, Map & Compass. </P>
<P>contact Lisa Martiniuk, Training, Whitecourt Search & Rescue (780)
778-4866 or cell (780) 706-5268, </FONT><A
href="mailto:lisrat@telus.net"><U><FONT color=#0000ff><STRONG><FONT
face="Times New Roman">lisrat@telus.net</FONT></U></FONT></STRONG></A><FONT
face=Arial> , for details.</FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2> </P></FONT><FONT
face=Arial>
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<P><STRONG><U>SCOUTING MAGAZINE ARTICLE</U></STRONG></P>
<P>Michelle forwarded an article to SARA Happenings that had been send to her by
Olds SAR. The Leader, for August/September this year, has a comprehensive
article on survival by Dr Gino F. Ferri PhD. </P>
<P>The editor would have liked to include a sample, but unfortunately the email
that was sent had the article as an image and not text. Dr Ferri discusses the
psychological aspects of survival, the extent of survival knowledge as a factor
in remaining calm and adapting competently, and the personality traits that
assist in promoting survival.</P>
<P>Perhaps SAR Alberta can obtain reprints of the article for interested
groups.</P>
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<P>INFORMATION FACT SHEET</P></B></U>
<P>Workers' compensation board information fact sheet for volunteer emergency
service workers</P>
<P>As referenced in President Rod Dietrich's July 31st Address, SAR Alberta has
been advocating on behalf of SAR volunteers for clarification and commitment
regarding WCB coverage.</P>
<P>One of the outcomes of that effort is the following Fact Sheet provided by
WCB. Please review and share with your fellow SAR volunteers.</P>
<P></P>
<P>WCB Information Fact Sheet is available from a link on the SAR Alberta
website.</P>
<P>Direct any questions or comments about the Fact Sheet to Scott Pepper (AEMA)
at </FONT><A href="mailto:Scott.Pepper@gov.ab.ca"><U><FONT
color=#0000ff><STRONG><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Scott.Pepper@gov.ab.ca</FONT></U></FONT></STRONG></A><FONT
face=Arial> </P>
<P>Please CC President Rod Dietrich at </FONT><A
href="mailto:accountinggod@shaw.ca"><U><FONT color=#0000ff><STRONG><FONT
face="Times New Roman">accountinggod@shaw.ca</FONT></U></FONT></STRONG></A><FONT
face=Arial> in any email correspondence to Alberta Government, so SAR Alberta
can stay aware of membership interest and concerns for future advocacy.</P>
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<P>UNIVERSAL TRACKING SERVICES</P></B></U>
<P>Edmonton Regional SAR is the host of a course sponsored via the Ground Search
and Rescue Grant from Emergency Management Alberta.</P>
<P>Contact persons: are Jolie Janssen, 780.674.5589,or e_mail </FONT><A
href="mailto:jokena@telusplanet.net"><U><FONT color=#0000ff><STRONG><FONT
face="Times New Roman">jokena@telusplanet.net</FONT></U></FONT></STRONG></A><FONT
face=Arial> </P>
<P>UTS contact is Marvin Martin, home_541.753.5074, or e_mail: </FONT><A
href="mailto:marvinmmartin@aol.com"><U><FONT color=#0000ff><STRONG><FONT
face="Times New Roman">marvinmmartin@aol.com</FONT></U></FONT></STRONG></A><FONT
face=Arial> </P>
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<P>Date: September 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2007</P>
<P>Location: Alberta Justice Staff College, Edmonton, Alberta</P>
<P>Time: 0900 Friday through 1300 Sunday</P>
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<P>Meals & Accommodations:</P>
<P>Meals and lodging are the responsibility of the students. Motels and
restaurants are available. </P>
<P>Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for those attending the Track Aware
class. Those attending</P>
<P>the Tracker I class must be UTS certified Track Aware. Tracker II students
must be UTS Tracker</P>
<P>I certified.</P>
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<P><U>SARA HAPPENINGS SUBMISSIONS</U> </P></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 14<SUP>th</SUP> of
each month. </P>
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<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>
<P>Please send all material to the editor; Chris Hoare at </FONT><A
href="mailto:Scott.Pepper@gov.ab.ca"><U><FONT color=#0000ff><STRONG><FONT
face="Times New Roman">choare@shaw.ca</FONT></U></FONT></STRONG></A><FONT
face=Arial> PLEASE DO include contact information for members to gain further
information.</P>
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