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☎️ In an emergency, always call 911

10/17/2026

Tracking Skills Training

A few weeks ago, our members worked on their tracking skills, focusing on locating five items within a designated grid square and understanding the importance of spacing between footprints and measuring track distances.

Members also discussed how drone-mounted thermal imaging can sometimes help identify recently deposited tracks, adding another tool to our search and rescue capabilities.

Regular training helps our members build the skills, knowledge, and techniques needed to support search operations when called upon.

10/15/2026

Oct. 15, 2026

Grande Prairie RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing male

Grande Prairie, Alta. - Wetaskiwin RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating missing 21-year-old Kyle Benjamin Goertzen. Kyle was last seen in Grande Prairie on Oct. 12, 2026. There is concern for Kyle’s well-being.

Kyle is described as:

6 feet 1 inch tall
Approximately 160 pounds
Black hair
Brown eyes

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Kyle, please contact Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5700, or your local police.

10/13/2026

Grande Prairie Technical Search and Rescue Represents at All Teams Weekend in Calgary

A contingent of our members travelled to Calgary from September 25-27, 2026 to take part in the All Teams Weekend event, joining fellow search and rescue members to connect, share experiences, and strengthen relationships within Alberta’s SAR community.

Events like these provide valuable opportunities to learn from other teams, train, exchange knowledge, and recognize the dedication of volunteers who work together to help those in need.

We’re proud to see our members representing Grande Prairie and contributing to the wider search and rescue community.

Thank you to everyone who helped organize the event and to all the volunteers who continue to make a difference across Alberta.

10/11/2026

This Thanksgiving weekend, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank our dedicated volunteers who give their time, training, and commitment to helping others in our community.

We are also grateful for the families who support our volunteers, our partner agencies, and the community members who continue to support our team and our mission.

As you head out to enjoy the long weekend, whether you're travelling, exploring the outdoors, or spending time with family and friends, take a few extra moments to plan ahead, check the weather, and make safety a priority.

From all of us at Grande Prairie Technical Search & Rescue, we wish you and your families a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend!

10/06/2026

We were proud to support our partners at STARS Ambulance during this year’s Rescue in the North fundraiser on Thursday October 1st.

Members of Grande Prairie Technical Search & Rescue hosted a shelter-building station, giving participants the opportunity to learn and put their outdoor survival skills to the test by working together to build an emergency shelter.

Thank you to our partners at STARS Air Ambulance for having us out and giving us the opportunity to share some of our skills with the participants.

It was a great event, and the teams did an amazing job!

10/05/2026

***CANCELLED***

Source: Alberta RCMP
Issued: Oct 05, 2026 at 10:15 HRS

Valleyview RCMP have issued an Amber Alert

An Amber Alert has been issued for 7-year-old female Aspen Wilson abducted from her residence in Valleyview. Aspen is 4 feet tall, slim, curly shoulder blond hair, blue eyes. Aspen was taken by her stepfather Alexander Stone, 28 years old, 6 foot 5 inches, 185 lbs, brown hair, hazel eyes. Alexander Stone is believed to be driving a grey 2004 Chevrolet Venture van, with Alberta license plate CWY 3459 possibly driving to Slave Lake or Red Deer.

This alert is in effect for entire province of Alberta.

Action to take:
If located, do not approach the vehicle or suspect
Call 9-1-1 immediately or contact RCMP at 310-RCMP
Visit www.alberta.ca/emergencyalert or stay tuned to local media for updates

10/05/2026

*** LOCATED ***
Oct. 5, 2025

Grande Prairie Police seeks assistance in locating missing male

Wembley, Alta. - Grande Prairie Police Service is seeking assistance in locating missing 21-year-old Rylie Owen Engelbert. Rylie was last seen on Sept. 18, 2026, in Wembley. There is concern for his wellbeing.

Rylie is described as:

-6 foot 6 inches tall and 200 pounds
-Blonde hair and blue eyes
-Fair complexion

If you have any information on Rylie’s whereabouts, please call the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5701.

10/02/2026

***LOCATED***

Oct. 1, 2026

Grande Prairie RCMP seeks assistance in locating missing male youth

Grande Prairie, Alta. – Grande Prairie RCMP is seeking assistance in locating missing 15-year-old Rylen McPherson, who also goes by the name of George. Rylen was last heard from at 6:30 a.m. on Sept. 24, 2026. There is concern for his well-being.

Rylen is described as:

-Fair complexion with brown hair and brown eyes
-5 feet 8 inches tall and 150 pounds

Grande Prairie RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Rylen. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5701, or your local police.

09/30/2026

Successful Large-Scale Mock Search Exercise Held at Nitehawk

Grande Prairie Technical Search & Rescue successfully completed a large-scale mock search exercise at Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park over the September 18–20 weekend, with the primary exercise taking place Saturday, September 19.

The exercise brought together search and rescue teams from across Alberta for a realistic, multi-team training scenario designed to test coordination, communications, search techniques and the deployment of specialized resources.

Throughout the exercise, teams operated across the Nitehawk property, utilizing a variety of resources including ATVs, Equine teams and other search equipment. The scenario provided an opportunity for members and participating teams to work together in a challenging environment while building skills that can be applied during real-world search and rescue operations.

Large-scale exercises such as this are an important part of maintaining operational readiness. They allow teams to identify strengths, work through challenges and strengthen relationships with other search and rescue organizations before those skills are needed during an actual emergency.

Grande Prairie Technical Search & Rescue would like to thank Nitehawk Year-Round Adventure Park for providing the location and supporting the exercise, and the Search and Rescue Association of Alberta for its support.

We also extend our appreciation to all of the search and rescue teams and volunteers who travelled to Grande Prairie and took part in the weekend.

Training together helps ensure that when the call comes, we are ready to respond.

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5801 100 Street
Grande Prairie, AB
T8V6V3

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http://www.tsrgp.org/

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