Valley Search and Rescue

02/23/2026

Information Share from Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia

02/21/2026

Our team is learning today, today is our annual Winter Survival Training day

We get to test out our equipment and skills so we’re ready if needed in a real world situation

02/19/2026

We’re closing in on in less then 10 days and we’re sitting at 51% of our team goal.. if you can please support us raise funds for Open Arms

Use the Link to support our team..

https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=1039320&fbclid=IwdGRjcAQEfzhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEen4fOXAv5d-GukV0KlD5rVksTtf8eA0MpbnXajGH1swnxlqZFcLGAXJCs8yA_aem_OoGV6Iv5Hq4ghKrsk-bCww

Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Association

02/18/2026

February is a short month, so don’t waste your time grab your Rafflebox 50/50 tickets In support of Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Association today !

www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/nssar

Lunenburg County Ground Search and Rescue
Digby Ground Search and Rescue
Clare Ground Search and Rescue
Springhill Ground Search and Rescue
Annapolis County Ground Search & Rescue
Yarmouth County Ground Search and Rescue
Barrington Ground Search and Rescue
North Queens Ground Search & Rescue
Queens Ground Search & Rescue
West Hants Ground Search and Rescue
Valley Search and Rescue
East Hants Ground Search and Rescue
Eastern Shore Ground Search and Rescue
Musquodoboit Valley Search and Rescue
Colchester Ground Search and Rescue Association
Pugwash Ground Search & Rescue
Pictou County Volunteer Ground Search and Rescue
Strait Area Ground Search and Rescue
Recherche et Sauvetage Cheticamp Search and Rescue
Cape Breton Search & Rescue

All these teams are 100% Volunteer and Available 24/7 365 when called.

02/14/2026

A Few Valentines for our

Hoping you had a Safe Valentines Day from all of us at Valley Search and Rescue

02/12/2026

This February, show some love to those who never stop searching.
Support the Rafflebox 50/50 in aid of Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Association

🧡 100% Volunteer. 100% Heart 🧡

Play to win — and help save the lost person(s)

www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/nssar

Annapolis County Ground Search & Rescue
Colchester Ground Search and Rescue Association
Musquodoboit Valley Search and Rescue
Pugwash Ground Search & Rescue
Barrington Ground Search and Rescue
East Hants Ground Search and Rescue
West Hants Ground Search and Rescue
Pictou County Volunteer Ground Search and Rescue
Strait Area Ground Search and Rescue
Recherche et Sauvetage Cheticamp Search and Rescue
Cape Breton Search & Rescue
Yarmouth County Ground Search and Rescue
Queens Ground Search & Rescue
Eastern Shore Ground Search and Rescue
North Queens Ground Search & Rescue
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

**SOLD OUT!!** 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