Langley City was part of the now-defunct Central Fraser Valley Regional District, along with the Township of Langley and what is now Abbotsford. There are a few vestiges of this past, including the fact that Langley City has received services from the Central Fraser Valley Search and Rescue Society since 1978.
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| Central Fraser Valley Search and Rescue Society Vehicles. Source: Facebook |
The Society covers Langley City, Township, and Abbotsford, and its recently released annual report noted that its volunteers responded to 38 incidents in 2025, with about 2 in Langley City. When you think of search and rescue, you likely picture wilderness areas or natural disasters, and while the Society's largest response was to the Sumas Prairie flooding in December 2025, they also search for people who go missing in urban settings like Langley City.
The Society is 100% volunteer run with about 31 active members on average. Its 2025 total expenses were $134,904, funded through all three municipalities, among other sources.
The two capital projects in 2025 were for a new water rescue boat and savings for a new command vehicle.
Beyond search and rescue operations, the Society also does public outreach, including at community events and through its wilderness survival education for young people.
For more information about Central Fraser Valley Search and Rescue Society, please visit their website.
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