Houston BC Search & Rescue

02/15/2026

Houston SAR is continuing to support this search today. We have had ground searchers and our K9 team assisting the search since Friday.

Terrace SAR will be continuing search efforts on Sunday, for Noel Ross Grant, who has not been seen since early February. Terrace SAR has joined efforts with Houston, Kitimat and Prince Rupert SAR Teams in the search for Noel Grant.

Grant left his residence for a walk at approximately 10:30 am on February 6, 2026. At the time, he was wearing a black jacket with a fur hood, blue boots, and aviator-style glasses. His current whereabouts remain unknown. There has been a reported sighting of Grant near Sharples Rd/Frontage Road around 1:30pm on Friday 6th.

Police are concerned for Grant’s well-being and are encouraging anyone who may have seen him or has information to come forward.

Description of Noel Ross Grant:
* Indigenous male
* 69 years old
* 5’8” tall
* 161 lbs
* Brown eyes
* Brown hair

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Noel Ross Grant is asked to contact the Terrace RCMP at 250-638-7400.

12/25/2025

Stay save this holiday season, and remember, search and rescue service is free, so don't hesitate to call 911 in an emergency.

🎄✨ ❄️  🏔️ 🎁

To all our adventurous followers—whether you’re out exploring the backcountry or enjoying the holidays closer to home, please remember that Search and Rescue is always there—24/7, even on Christmas (psst - the # is 9-1-1).

Lets help SAR volunteers this holiday season: plan ahead, check conditions, pack the essentials, and leave a trip plan — they’re on call 24/7 for you.🎄💚

Wishing you a joyful Christmas and a safe, adventure-filled New Year! 🏔️❄️💚

09/30/2025

Every Fall, volunteer SAR K9 teams meet in Merritt to revalidate through the RCMP to ensure they can continue operating as an official BC Search Dog unit. We are happy to say that Houston's K9 team successfully passed their wilderness validation test again. We are hoping to have more SAR K9 units in Northern BC, but we also understand it takes a lot of consistent training hours (about 1,500 per year) to reach this level.

09/09/2025

Houston SAR responded to a mutual aid call on Saturday, September 6, from Terrace SAR for assistance in finding a missing mushroom picker. Our K9 team responded and our Search Manager was available for consultation. The subject managed to find his way safely to the local community, ending the search.

07/04/2025

Houston SAR is proud to announce the acquisition of a new vehicle to support our SAR K9 team in their travels throughout the region for callouts and training obligations. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors: Rio Tinto, Canadian National Railway Company, and Four Rivers Co-operative.

07/01/2025

HSAR held a training day at Silverthorne Lake where we practiced various search methods, including grid search and K-9, followed by extracting an "injured" subject from the wilderness.

07/01/2025

HSAR participated in the Houston Emergency Services Day event on June 6th, along with other emergency services, including RCMP, Fire, Fire Smart, PEP Air, Conservation, and EHS.

Thanks to everyone who came out to chat to us and learn more.

05/24/2025

On May 23rd, Houston SAR participated alongside Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue and many other first responder agencies in a coordinated, multi-agency MOCK “Mass Casualty Event” at Smithers Regional Airport, simulating an aircraft incident. This well-structured exercise offered valuable training opportunities and reinforced collaborative emergency response efforts. We extend our sincere appreciation to the organizers for their meticulous planning, and for including Houston SAR in this essential learning experience.

05/24/2025

Last weekend, our K9 team participated in water search and tracking training exercises in Kelowna. This event was generously organized and hosted by Central Okanagan Search & Rescue.

05/16/2025

MEDIA RELEASE May 14, 2025 As British Columbians prepare for the Victoria Day long weekend, the BC Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) reminds everyone that most search and rescue (SAR) calls involve local residents — not just travelers or tourists. Between 2022 and 2024, 95% of sear...

12/30/2024

Earlier this month, team members participated in an ice rescue course through Raven Rescue. Members were trained, or received refresher training, on rescuing a 3rd party on surfaces such as a lake, pond or river that was completely frozen over. Members gained knowledge and skills to recognize ice-specific hazards and how to perform ice rescues using techniques and specialized equipment.

11/16/2024

Day 6 of the search at Gitanyow (Kitwancool) Lake (Highway 37) for 21 year old Aiden. Houston GSAR and K-9 members are on site, joined by Terrace GSAR, who are also using SONARearch to search the lake bottom. Various other groups are involved in the search too, including RCMP, Rangers, First Nations, and numerous other volunteers.