Valley Search and Rescue

02/10/2026

Effective today, Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the AdventureSmart Trip Plan App is temporarily unavailable for new downloads and for existing users on both Android and Apple devices via the Google Play and Apple App Stores. This is due to an issue affecting login access.
Trip planning services remain fully available. Users can continue to create and manage trip plans using the AdventureSmart Trip Plan tool on our website:
🔗 https://plan.adventuresmart.ca/

We recognize that many outdoor enthusiasts rely on this tool when preparing for their adventures, and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this temporary disruption. Updates will be shared as soon as they become available.

Thank you for supporting AdventureSmart and our mission to promote outdoor safety.

For any questions or concerns, please visit our "Contact Us" page under National / SARVAC:

https://www.adventuresmart.ca/contact-us/

02/09/2026

Kings District RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Emma Goudie. She was last heard from on February 8.

Goudie is described as 5-foot-6, approximately 110 pounds. She has blue eyes, bright red hair, three nose piercings, and several tattoos.

When someone goes missing, it has deep and far-reaching impacts for the person and those who know them. We ask that people spread the word respectfully.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Emma Goudie is asked to contact Kings District RCMP at 902-679-5555 or the police of jurisdiction. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

File #: 2026-166538, 2026-174291

02/09/2026

Who wouldn’t want such a Gift from the Heart ❤️ for Valentine’s Day ♥️ 💜

Bonus just happens to help support our Mutual Aid Partner Annapolis County Ground Search & Rescue

Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Association

**43% SOLD** Are you ready for Valentine's Day?? It's Sweetheart Survival On-line Raffle time!! Nothing says "I LOVE YOU" like being prepared for any emergency! Sweep your sweetie off their feet with this 2-person, 72-hour emergency kit, play romantic tunes on this little hand-crank/solar powered radio, chow down on this delicious 3-course SPAM dinner with smoked oyster starter and chocolates for dessert, washed down with sparkling water and finish the night off with storm chips! All neatly packaged in this 19L pail (donated by our friends at Annavale co-op) -- handy for filling up should you need an extra flush. ONLINE ONLY, tickets are $5 each and only 100 sold, draw on Friday Feb 13 unless we sell out before. E-transfer to info@acgsar.ca with ACGSAR as the password, and your contact info in the message box. Watch this post for updates on how many tickets have been sold! Good luck!!

02/09/2026

Were gaining more light everyday, but were losing time to raise funds for our Campaign for Open Arms

Please help support our team if you can but using the link below
https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=1039320

02/05/2026

Some info on Canadian Joint Operations Command response to stranded hikers and dog along Cape Split Trail

02/02/2026

West Hants RCMP Detachment is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 44-year-old Rosemarie Boutilier. She was last heard from on December 28 and was believed to be in West Hants.

Boutilier is described as 5-foot-4, approximately 145 pounds. She has green eyes and red hair, which may be dyed black. No clothing description is available.

Boutilier may have travelled to New Brunswick.

When someone goes missing, it has deep and far-reaching impacts for the person and those who know them. We ask that people spread the word respectfully.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Rosemarie Boutilier is asked to contact West Hants RCMP at 902-798-2207 or the local police. To remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.

File #: 2025-1885271

02/01/2026

January 2026 Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Association Rafflebox 50/50
Winner taking home $2,562.50 ticket -6317

Lisa Creelman

Supporting Colchester Ground Search and Rescue Association

01/31/2026

Well is not a Temputure Thermometer rising just yet but the Tally for the NSGSAR 50/50

Today’s the last day to grab your Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Association Rafflebox 50/50 Tickets and Support your local Volunteer GSAR Team!

Use the link to purchase, Draw date is February 1st at 6pm

www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/nssar

01/25/2026

Did you know Project Lifesaver International Headquarters was brought to Nova Scotia by VSAR Members Ron and Nancy Arenburg ( Ret. ) we’re proud to continue their work along with Project Lifesaver Association of Nova Scotia

01/25/2026

It’s a cold one 🥶.. and the realization that some of our community members are living in tents or in doorways concerns us .. so members will be walking to raise funds for Open Arms through Coldest Night of the Year

https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/donate.aspx?eventid=392862&teamID=1039320&fbclid=IwVERDUAPjAs1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeIQlKpLoSHt0sgBlqUTQsmfc-O-CE0V3jnNn9e-RL6ejICTYfaqVNBhDSt9Y_aem_5COLlq8imOARqdTn22KN1Q

01/12/2026

Good news! The 79-year-old man who was reported missing from Durham and was last seen on January 10 has been located safely.

The RCMP thanks the public for assisting with missing persons files through social media shares and offering tips.

File #: 2026-46309

01/05/2026

Members of our Team will be taking part in taking place February 28th 2026 .. supporting Open Arms

We see the unhoused and displaced not only in our personal lives but make contact a lot while on searches, its not a new reality but a growing one.. our community needs our support.

Please Help if you can .. click the Link Below

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly fundraising walk in support of local charities. Let’s change the tune for people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness... because it’s cold out there.