Project Lifesaver Association of Nova Scotia

05/02/2026

TCGSAR is recruiting.

If you have ever thought about getting involved in Ground Search and Rescue, there has never been a better time to join the team. With a Call Out Qualified course coming up, new members will have a direct path to getting the training needed to become operational.

Our team is made up of dedicated volunteers who train regularly and respond when the call comes. Whether you bring experience or are completely new, we will provide the training and mentorship to get you where you need to be.

If you are interested in joining or want more information, send us a message here on Messenger or email membership@tcgsar.ca.

Come be part of something that makes a real difference.

05/02/2026

Here. We. Go!!!

Our latest fundraiser for Project Lifesaver!!
Participants must be 18 years or older. And must be a PEI resident.
Draw will be made at our Allan & Tracy MacKenzie Walk/Run for Autism.
Tickets $10.00/each or 3 for $25.00

05/02/2026

We are at the Senior’s Expo at the Links and Brunello in Timberlea. 12-5 today!

05/02/2026

We're enormously proud of our member Megan Robinson for being selected to join 14 other GSAR members from across the province for training in Critical Incident Stress Management this June. Many thanks to the Fire Service Association of Nova Scotia for bringing GSAR on board as associate members to be able to provide "psychological first aid" to first and emergency responders during and following traumatic incidents. For more information about Critical Incident Stress and the FSANS-CISM team, please visit https://www.nsffcism.ca/ .

05/02/2026

Today!

05/02/2026

All set up at the Seniors Expo. If you’re in Timberlea today, stop by!

04/30/2026

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04/23/2026

01/22/2026

Training Night: Evidence Preservation

Last night, TCGSAR members took part in a training session led by RCMP Sgt. S. Hebert, who presented on Evidence Preservation, an essential skill for any search and rescue responder.

While the public may think our primary role is finding missing persons, which it is, we can also be deployed to search for evidence. Anyone familiar with search tactics knows that first and foremost we are looking for clues. Understanding how to identify, protect, and document potential evidence is a critical part of that work.

Sgt. Hebert shared valuable insights drawn from real-world experience while covering topics such as:
• Protecting evidence from the elements
• Proper note-taking and documentation
• Maintaining confidentiality and secure perimeters
• Working with authorities during investigations

We also took time to recognize several members for their years of service and dedication to the team. RCMP Supt. B. Jolette joined us to present the awards and thank our volunteers for their ongoing commitment to public safety.

With over 50 members attending last night, our commitment to training continues to grow. Thanks to the generosity of Oulton College, we now have a new training space that provides an excellent environment for our members to learn and develop their skills.

Thank you to Sgt. Hebert, Oulton College, and all who continue to strengthen TCGSAR

01/22/2026

11/13/2025

Congratulations to Valley Search and Rescue on this amazing opportunity.

🚙🧡 Farewell to Big Orange & Hello to Our New Ride!

Earlier this year, we got some sad news — our beloved bright orange 2002 logistics vehicle (yes, that one you’ve seen at our fundraising events) finally failed its safety inspection. After years of faithful service, Big Orange had reached the end of the road. Cue the tiny violin. 🎻

But just when we thought we’d be hauling gear in shopping carts, the family of a former VSAR member stepped up with an incredibly generous $4,000 donation from their estate to support a future project. We didn’t know it yet, but that project turned out to be the perfect send-off for Big Orange — and the perfect welcome for what came next.

Around the same time, RCMP in Nova Scotia heard about our situation and said, “Hey, we’ve got a vehicle that’s retiring too — want to give it a second life?” That kicked off a nine-month adventure full of paperwork, planning, maybe a couple of crossed fingers and more excitement than you’d expect from a logistics truck.

Thanks to the Nova Scotia RCMP’s donation and that $4,000 gift, we were able to cover the transport, repairs, and upgrades to bring our new-to-us logistics vehicle up to VSAR standards. It’s almost fully operational and ready for action — though we have to admit, it’s a bit less orange and a lot more quiet.

We owe a massive thank-you to Nova Scotia RCMP and the family of our former member for making this happen. Without them, we’d probably be trying to haul equipment in a hatchback.

And of course, big thanks to the folks who helped along the way:

Hon. Kody Blois and Office Staff - MP Kings/Hants

Mike Duheme - Commissioner of RCMP l

Hon.Gary Anandasangaree - Canada's Minister of Public Safety.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia

Winchesters
Kelly’s Towing
Your support turned what could’ve been a major headache into a happy ending — with better brakes, fewer oil leaks, and way more cupholders.

From all of us (and the ghost of Big Orange) at Valley Search and Rescue:
thank you for keeping us rolling and rescue-ready! 🚨🧡