Winnipeg Amateur Radio Emergency Service

Who we are...

The Winnipeg Amateur Radio Emergency Service (WARES) is a volunteer organization comprised of dedicated amateur radio operators with the goal of providing the City of Winnipeg with emergency communication in times of disaster or widespread communication failure. WARES held its first meeting on May 25, 1994 and is an incorporated "non-profit" organization.

News...

9 December, 2011
The next Winnipeg Emergency Management Course is 17, 18, 19 Jan, 2012.
There is no cost to attend (unless you have to take time off from work). If anyone is interested in attending please let VE4MBQ know by MON 12 DEC.
This is a wonderful opportunity and is confirmation of the importance Winnipeg ARES plays in the City of Winnipeg's emergency plans.

18 November, 2011
Welcome to the new Winnipeg ARES web site. This site was rewritten to address some issues; mainly that I found it growing too large to maintain.
The site will be leaner (initially much leaner), but will grow as I add much of the previous material. Of course, exactly what gets added is still to be determined.
Your patience during the transition is appreciated.

Events...

3 & 4 March, 2012
Scouts Canada Klondike Derby.

24 March, 2012
CANWARN Spotter training will be *SAT 24 MAR 0900-1200h* at the Memorial Hall, 376 Jemima St, in Selkirk, MB.

Meetings...

Winnipeg ARES Education/business meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month, at 7:00 p.m. at Sir William Stephenson Library (or alternate location), 765 Keewatin Avenue in Winnipeg.
Our next meeting is on Tuesday, 17 January. We are hoping that Dr Gord Giesbrecht, professor of thermophysiology at the University of Manitoba, will join us and talk about some of his work.