THE POLICE INVESTIGATION IS CONTINUING HOWEVER THE MURDER INVESTIGATION IS NOW UNDERWAY WITH THE ARREST OF A SUBJECT
The AMBER ALERT is still in effect in the disappearance of Nathan O Brien and his grandparents Please take a good look at the photos. For the time line go to
http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/map-and-timeline-calgary-amber-alert-case-1.1904896
I received this email this morning… Morse Code, the US Coast Guard and a radio event- sounded interesting.
Each year around this time, the Maritime Radio Historical Society (MRHS) sponsors an on the air event in commemoration of the last (more or less) presence of Morse Code Continue reading JULY 12TH MARITIME HISTORICAL SOCIETY EVENT..
The June BC Section Traffic Managers report showed a traffic total of 1,029 for the month of June 2014. Thanks very much for all those that participate in traffic handling in the BC portion of the section.
In addition thanks to all those who forward the bulletins around the Province; OBM report for June 2014 : 125. This is a group that does an excellent job. They are a group who quietly, but efficiently get the job done. Thanks once again.
RAC President Bawden will be returning to BC in July 2014. His schedule is not finalized and if you would like him to come and see you please go to the url below for the full release.
http://wp.rac.ca/geoff-bawden-president-of-radio-amateurs-of-canada-visit-to-the-west-coast/
Their first 2014 activation is now over. To get an update on the HurricanE Watch Net go to the link below.
On Thuerday June 28 the High River Alberta Times recognized those amateurs that assisted during the floods last year. It is always a good thing when positive material on amateur radio finds it way into the media. Congratulations to all involved
http://www.highrivertimes.com/2014/06/26/amateur-radio-operators-recognized-at-awards-dinner
Despite recent news reports please remember the Amber Alert for Nathan OBrien and his grandparents remains in effect.Please do your part and report any suspicious sightings to police. For the latest media story go to
The International Lighthouse Lightship event will be held the third weekend of August this year. To find all the details of this annual event go to http://illw.net/
The site below will take you to an interesting site containing a report from a search leader at the Oslo Washington mudslide. Over 40 people lost their lives in this event. See the role volunteers played. This is good information for ARES leaders.
http://www.emergencymgmt.com/disaster/Lessons-Learned-Response-Oso-Wash-Mudslide.html
Arthur is expected to reach the Maritimes this evening – July 4th 2014. It is believed it will arrive in the Maritimes as a tropical storm not a hurricane. High winds and heavy rain are still expected In any event please ensure HF frequencies are not in use prior to transmitting. Given the current band conditions alternate bands/frequencies may be required. For your information the link below lists the official emergency frequencies in Canada
https://www.rac.ca/en/rac/public-service/ares/frequencies/
WOCN31 CWHX 061445
Continue reading HURRICANE ARTHUR AND THE MARITIMES. FINAL REPORT.