(L-r) Sgt. Kevin Podbisky presents certificates of appreciation to Les Sakals and Kevin Deckert to mark 30 years of volunteer service with Wells Gray Search and Rescue (formerly Clearwater Search and Rescue).
Present and former members of the team, plus family members and others, gathered at Lacarya for a dinner in their honor on Sept. 15.
Sakals has served in a variety of positions with the group, including treasurer and search manager. Deckert is one of the highest qualified trackers in the province.