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FSAR conducting mock rescue in Turner Valley on Saturday

Imperial Drive will be temporarily closed during the mock exercise.
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Members of Foothills Search and Rescue transport a patient on a stretcher during a training scenario west of Priddis last summer. Another mock exercise will take place in Turner Valley on Oct. 19. (BRENT CALVER/Western Wheel)

Turner Valley residents and the general public are advised that Foothills Search and Rescue is conducting a mock exercise Oct. 19 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. near the Turner Valley Golf Club along Imperial Drive.

The objective of the practice is to train Foothills Search and Rescue volunteers and supporting services in urban search techniques.

An estimated 35 to 40 participants will be involved.

Traffic control devices and flaggers will be placed at key locations to assist with traffic control. Motorists are asked to obey all signs and follow direction provided by personnel.

Imperial Drive will be temporarily closed between the east side of the entrance to the Gateway Villas and the turn around.

The search area is limited to the south side of the Sheep River, bordered by Decalta Road, 16th Avenue and the east municipal boundary.

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