Just a quick comment for all Canadian Search & Rescue people.
In care you are not aware there is a National Search and Rescue
Secretariat set up in Ottawa, to pass along information and can help a
bit ref equipment, etc. (but don't hold your breath with all the gov't
cut backs)
They also have a publication they send out every few months called
SARSCENE and you can get on their mailing list or send in articles by
contacting them at:
National Search & Resuce Secretariat
4th Floor, Standard Life Building
275 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario   K1A 0K2
or call them at: voice: (613) 996-2642 or 1-800-727-9414
                fax:    (613) 996-3746
At present there is NO cost for the publication if you are a Canadian
Search & Rescue group .... as for non Canadians I'm not sure if there is
a mailing charge .... give them a call and check it out. They are always
looking for new and exciting articles to publish.... why not try your
hand at writing.
SAR EXPO '95
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A trio of important Search & Rescue events will occur in Kelowna,
British Columbia, Canada October 14-21, 1995.
The annual USA-based North American Technical Rescue Symposium Conf.
The Wildlands Rescue Workshop
SARSCENE Workshop will all be held at the Coast Capri Hotel.
1. North American Technical Rescue Symposium
Sar Expo '95 will open with the USA-based North American Technical
Rescue Symposium (NATRS) 14-15 October. Sponsored by the National
Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) and the Mountain Rescue
Association (MRA).
This is a North American gathering in which rescue personnel can meet
and share news and view on advances in equipment and techniques,
technical problems and issues of mutual concern.
NATRS is being held in Canada for the 1st time to take advantage of the
potential interaction of the 3 events.
For further info contact:
Tom Vines voice or fax: 1-406-446-3945
2. Wildlands Rescue Workshop
Parks Canada will host the Wildlands Rescue Workshop (WRW) from 16-19
October. This workshop will provide the 1st ever opportunity to observe
live, in situ, rescue techniques for vertical systems, patient
packaging, and broken ground evacuation and helicopter and water rescue.
Presentations by leaders in their specialty, with proven rescue
expertise and operational delivery skills, will be followed by rescue
demonstations to allow sharing of techniques used by delegates in their
daily work.
The number of attendees will be limited, with preference given to front
line personnel. Space will be avl at a nominal cost, for companies and
organizations to display their wares.
For further info contact:
Geoff Lawrence  Voice: 1-403-292-4501 or Fax 1-403-292-6004
3. SARSCENE '95
The annual National Search and Rescue Secretariat (NSS) sponsored SAR
Workshop, will take place 19-21 October. Building on three previous
workshops.
SARSCENE '95 will provide presentations on SAR-related subjects of
interest to volunteer and full-time professionals.  Horizons are being
broadened to add an international flavour, with presentations on how SAR
is organized and conducted in other countries. As well, other
thought-provoking presentations will appeal to those involved in SAR
planning or delivery around the globe.
For further info contact:
Bonnie Leonard   Voice: 1-613-996-2782  or Fax 1-613-996-3746
Keep Training and Never Give Up
Gordon
 * SLMR 2.1a * Northern Alberta Wilderness Search & Rescue Association
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