Badlands Search and Rescue

05/31/2026

Our team is dedicated to providing support through all weather conditions, and today’s rain was no exception. Volunteering at the Wildrose Womens Triathlon in Drumheller were some of our members. Even though the weather caused the cancellation of the cycling part, we found enjoyment. Our President, Jay, exemplified his spirit by dancing in the rain with pom-poms.

05/18/2026

This past weekend, our Members in Training (MITs) completed a successful overnight training exercise focused on developing essential SAR skills, teamwork, and endurance in real-world conditions.
Throughout the exercise, participants worked through navigation challenges, search scenarios, radio communications, patient care, and overnight field operations. Training in realistic environments helps prepare our team members for the demands of emergency response while building confidence and strong working relationships within the team.
We’re proud of the dedication, professionalism, and positive attitude shown by all of our MITs and mentors during the exercise. A big thank you as well to the volunteers and instructors who helped make the training a success.
These kinds of exercises are critical to ensuring our team remains ready to respond when our community needs us most.
Great work everyone!

05/16/2026

What a day! Went from a mutual aid call out for a missing child in Red Deer, got stood down en route as child was found safe and in good health to MIT (Members In Training) overnight training. Shelter building, fire starting (water and fire extinguishers on hand), team building, search types, and more to come tomorrow. Thank you to our volunteer members who pour their heart and soul into our organization! We truly couldn’t do it with out you all!

We couldn’t do it with out our community support and partnerships! We thank you as well!

05/15/2026

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For those that may be heading May Long Weekend Camping in the Bearberry area please stay off the lake. It will be used for water bombers to help fight the fire.

UPDATE: STAY OFF THE LAKE
Forestry 🌲contacted us this morning.
They will be using Burnstick Lake for water bombers🛩 to suppress the fire 🔥by Bearberry.

05/15/2026

Update: Child was found safe and in good health.

These are the types of searches we like! All members are back home.

Badlands SAR has been deployed to assist with the search for a missing child in Red Deer.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there and a big one to all the moms in our SAR family!

05/02/2026

Safety
Preparation
Prevention

It is Chestermere Prevention Week!

Community involvement is key!
Adventure Smart and the City of Chestermere.

04/26/2026

A HUGE thank you to the Community businesses that supported our auction as well as all the people present at Langdon Firehouse Bar & Grill!! Your generosity was overwhelming!!
This will assist BSAR to continue with high level training and equipment purchases to be ready to assist when called upon.

Thank you:
Langdon Firehouse Bar & Grill
Summit Fleet/Kaizen Automotive
911 Supply
Canadian Tire - Strathmore
Schmitz Mittz
Calgary Police Service
Crown Surplus - Drumheller
Daisy Lane
Pour me Wine & Liquor
Willow Tree Laser & Esthetics
Badlands Tech
Able Driving Academy
AG Society - Carseland
Direct Landscape Supply
Happy Glamper Hair Salon
Forever Friends Quilting
JBC Bicycle
Mountain Exposure
Motion Steel
Carseland Pharmacy
Adair’s Auto
Tranquil K9
AG Society - Trochu
Brookfield Properties
Member donations

04/26/2026

Tonight is the night!
Our fundraiser has begun.
Come meet our team!
Silent auction with a bunch of amazing items.
Auction closes approximately 10pm.
We appreciate all community support.
Many thanks to our host Langdon Firehouse.

04/24/2026

Happy National Volunteer Appreciation Week! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
All our volunteers have huge hearts and we are grateful for all you give to BSAR.
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