Search & Rescue Dog Association of Alberta

08/21/2026

Our HRD dogs are trained to ignore animal remains. Do you see what K9 Hawk is working past?

08/21/2026

Join SARVAC’s Humanitarian Workforce (HWF) Program and help strengthen Canada’s capacity to support Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) responders during emergencies and disasters. We are expanding the SARVAC HWF Program and are seeking skilled professionals to support a range of operational, traini...

08/17/2026

Congratulations to David on receiving the Alberta Emergency Services Medal for 12 years of service. 🏅

08/16/2026

Congratulations to Carlene and K9 Milo on their Live find recertification!

08/16/2026

08/08/2026

📣 Canada’s GSAR volunteers: we want to hear from you.🇨🇦

⛑️Every day, Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) volunteers train, respond, and support their communities when help is needed most. Now, SARVAC wants to better understand your experiences, challenges, and priorities.

📝 The National GSAR Volunteer Survey is now open.

Your feedback will help us:
✅ Strengthen national advocacy for GSAR
✅ Identify training and support needs
✅ Improve communication and coordination
✅ Support volunteer recruitment and retention
✅ Build a stronger future for GSAR across Canada

Whether you’ve been volunteering for one year or decades, we want to hear from you!

The survey takes approximately 5–10 minutes to complete. Responses are confidential unless otherwise indicated.

Help shape the future of Ground Search and Rescue in Canada.

🔗 Complete the survey:
English: https://wkf.ms/4hd58iL
Français: https://wkf.ms/4htKzyq

📅 Survey submissions will be accepted until September 30, 2026.

📧 Questions or concerns? Please contact us at [email protected].

Thank you for your service, dedication, and commitment to your communities.

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📣 Volontaires en R-S au sol du Canada : nous voulons vous entendre!🇨🇦

⛑️Chaque jour, les volontaires en recherche et sauvetage au sol (R-S au sol) s’entraînent, interviennent et soutiennent leurs collectivités lorsque l’aide est la plus nécessaire. Aujourd’hui, l’ACVRS souhaite mieux comprendre vos expériences, les défis que vous rencontrez et vos priorités.

📝 Le Sondage national auprès des volontaires en R-S au sol est maintenant en ligne.

Vos commentaires nous aideront à :
✅ Renforcer la représentation nationale de la R-S au sol
✅ Cerner les besoins en matière de formation et de soutien
✅ Améliorer les communications et la coordination
✅ Favoriser le recrutement et la rétention des volontaires
✅ Contribuer à bâtir un avenir plus solide pour la R-S au sol au Canada

Que vous soyez volontaire depuis un an ou depuis plusieurs décennies, nous voulons vous entendre!

Le sondage prend environ 5 à 10 minutes à remplir. Vos réponses demeureront confidentielles, sauf indication contraire.

Contribuez à façonner l’avenir de la recherche et sauvetage au sol au Canada.

🔗 Remplissez le sondage :
English : https://wkf.ms/4hd58iL
Français : https://wkf.ms/4htKzyq

📅 Le sondage demeurera ouvert jusqu’au 30 septembre 2026.

08/06/2026

Congratulations to MaryAnn and K9 Yoyo on their HRD recertification!

07/18/2026

Thank you to Bonnyville SAR for inviting us to take part.

07/18/2026

Being prepared can make all the difference outdoors. Before heading out, plan your trip, tell someone where you’re going, and carry the essentials you may need if conditions change or your hike takes longer than expected.

A flashlight, signalling device, extra food and water, proper clothing, navigation tools, first aid supplies, emergency shelter, and sun protection can help keep a small problem from becoming an emergency.

07/17/2026

Despite a wet and windy start, our boat team found sunshine and good training.