Valley Search and Rescue

11/16/2025

It was typical Search and Rescue weather for our Project Lifesaver Association of Nova Scotia ESS ( Electronic Search Specialist ) members who were re-certifying today.

We had 6 of our members Successfully complete the requirements for another year.

D.Burns
K.Handrigan
R.Martin
J.Murphy
J.Schaffner
M.Schroeder

Thanks to the members who assisted with setting up and evaluating our members Judy, Arlene and Patrick

Project Lifesaver International Headquarters

*Image AI Generated - to busy and wet for photos*

11/16/2025

Sharing some photos of our team last evening from the New Minas Parade of Lights, thanks to everyone who attended.

Up next is Berwick Holiday Parade next weekend Nov 22nd .. see you there

11/15/2025

Tomorrow November 16th .. you may see some of our Members active around our base ( 177 Middle D**e Rd ) and Eagles Landing Estates

We have several members doing recertification for Project Lifesaver International Headquarters

Project Lifesaver Association of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Association

11/15/2025

Our Elves, were busy last evening getting ready for Rotary Club of New Minas Sunrise, District 7815 Parade of Lights .. watch for our members along the route!

We also hear there is some Pre Parade Fun at Valley Credit Union - New Minas Branch

11/13/2025

🚙🧡 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! 🚨🧡

11/13/2025

A few months back, we received a message through our Facebook that the family of a late member who had passed was looking to donate to our team.. we received this envelope with $4,000 in donations enclosed with a small note.

We promised to share what these funds were used for and that they stay anonymous.. it’s taking some time but we have a BIG announcement happening later today.

We thank the family of one of our late members for thinking of our team

We would also like to thank the member for their service to our team.

11/13/2025

Wow, this community support is warming our hearts with this cold snap .. thanks to GEE’S TREES and those customers which matched the donations.

11/13/2025

Today several of our members rolled up their sleeves and donated blood 🩸 at the Canadian Blood Services Donor Drive

11/13/2025

Tonight President Ashley Perry and Events Coordinator Deidre Burns were in Berwick to receive a cheque from Byron Lamb, President of the Berwick Gala Days Committee.

Berwick Gala Days made a Donation of $2,250 to our team and awarded $50,000 in Donation to local community groups

Thanks for your support, and all the volunteer hours it takes to make Gala Days a success

11/11/2025

As we remember those who sacrificed it all for Freedom and Country , we are pleased to have members March in the Parade in Royal Canadian Legion Kentville Branch #006 Remembrance Day Ceremony along with attending other Cenotaphs across our county

11/11/2025

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Today we remember those who have served and those serving our country and our nation with service over self.. we will remember

11/09/2025

We would like to share this event coming up next weekend in Support of the West Dalhousie Community.. MARITIMES ATV GATHERING

https://www.facebook.com/share/17aAAqkJJW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Find tickets & information for WEST DALHOUSIE FIRE COMMUNITY FUND RAISER. happening at 4868 west Dalhousie road, Annapolis Royal, NS on Sat, 15 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 am AST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.