Media advisory
Search and rescue activities in Takhini River Subdivision
November 1, 2026
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Whitehorse, Yukon
From: Yukon RCMP
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This is to advise residents of the Takhini River Subdivision of planned search and rescue activities beginning on Nov. 1, 2026. You may see members of Yukon Search and Rescue or Whitehorse RCMP in the area.
Residents are asked to please check their properties and outbuildings.
This search is to support efforts to locate the missing person Gerald James Balmforth. He was last seen in the Takhini River Subdivision on Oct. 13, 2026.
Description:
- 53 years old
- 6 foot 4 inches tall (193 cm)
- 249 lbs (113 kg)
- Short brown hair
- Light complexion with green eyes
If you have any information, no matter how small, that may assist in locating Mr. Balmforth you can contact Whitehorse RCMP at 867-667-5555 or Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477 (TIPS).
File number: 20261562123