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...

3 May, 2012
Manitoba ARES was invited to the first-ever Wildfire Preparedness Seminar. The seminar, organized by Manitob EMO, was held in Steinbach on 3 May, and ARES was represented by Gord VE4GLS, Tedd VE4VID and Jeff VE4MBQ. You can download a summary of ARES participation at this seminar.

1 May, 2012
To augment the recent CANWARN Spotter Training, a Spotter Reference Guide, Basic Spotters' Field Guide and a Advanced Spotters' Field Guide, produced by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), are available to download. These guides present some basic theory behind many of the phenomena experienced during severe Summer weather and will assist you in providing timely and accurate reports.

Events...

27 May, 2012
Winnipeg ARES has been invited back to assist with the 2012 Air Force Run, 27 May (Sunday) approximately 0700 to 1330h local.
If you would like to volunteer for this event, please let VE4MBQ know.

2 June, 2012
The Annual Fishing for the Cure will be held on Saturday, 2 June at Selkirk Park from approximately 0830 to 1630. The day promises fun, food and, of course, fishing. If you'd like to volunteer for this event, contact John, VE4JNF.

17 June, 2012
The 2012 Manitoba Marathon will be SUN 17 JUNE. It is greatly appreciated if the completed volunteer form is returned via e-mail. The sooner registrations are submitted the sooner we can start working on the 2012 roster.
The 2012 Amateur Radio Group Volunteer Briefing is TUE 12 JUNE 1900h Norwood Community Club, 87 Walmer Street, Map 17 C8.

See Upcoming Events for details.

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, 22 May, this meeting will be the CANWARN net controller briefing.