For a quarter of a century, Val Severin has done her part to keep the citizens of the South Cariboo safe. A founding member of South Cariboo Search and Rescue (SCSAR) and their current search manager, Severin has been a pillar of 100 Mile House’s first responders community for years. On Wednesday, July 1, Severin was recognized for those years of service when she was named the 2025 South Cariboo Citizen of the Year. “The hours Val has dedicated …