by SARVAC Communications Officer | Aug 13, 2026 | General News
August 13, 2026 The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) is grateful to the Government of Canada for its continued confidence in SARVAC and its support of the thousands of volunteers who dedicate their time, skills, and expertise to helping...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Jul 30, 2026 | General News
More than 80 search and rescue volunteers. Three provinces. One mission: be ready when disaster strikes. Last month, SARVAC President Janelle Coultes joined volunteers from Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba for the 2026 Multi-Jurisdictional Search Exercise (MJSE) in...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Jul 14, 2026 | General News
The Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) is pleased to recognize TD for its generous $25,000 donation in support of SARVAC’s Humanitarian Workforce (HWF) Program. This investment will help strengthen SARVAC’s ability to support...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Jul 10, 2026 | General News
It is with great sadness that the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) shares the passing of Kevin “Dwight” Holloway, a dedicated leader and passionate advocate for search and rescue in Canada. Dwight served as SARVAC’s Executive Director from...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | Jun 3, 2026 | General News
SARVAC is pleased to announce that President Janelle Coultes has been appointed Co-Chair of the Ground Search and Rescue Council of Canada (GSARCC). The GSAR Council of Canada brings together provincial and territorial search and rescue authorities, along with...
by SARVAC Communications Officer | May 14, 2026 | General News
SARVAC is pleased to share two free online awareness courses from Boreal River Rescue, available exclusively to GSAR volunteers. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Boreal River Rescue for generously providing these valuable training opportunities free of...
