Queens Ground Search & Rescue

Queens Ground Search & Rescue Providing a superior and dedicated level of volunteer service within the Region of Queens Municipality, Nova Scotia. Contact President Brian Hatt

QGSAR members have been donating their time, efforts, and skills to search for the missing since 1981. Like the outdoors? Like helping your community? We are always accepting new member applications. We are an inclusive and accessible operation, with positions available for everyone, regardless of whether you are physically able to navigate the woods. All training is provided!

06/02/2026

Our ladies' auxiliary is having their next merchandise bingo event on Sunday, June 14th at 1pm at our hall. It is the last bingo until September. All are welcome!

05/31/2026
05/17/2026

Our Ladies Auxiliary is holding another fun afternoon of Merchandise Bingo on Sunday, May 24th at 1 pm at the Queens Ground Search & Rescue Hall. There will be ticket item, 50/50, and the canteen will be open. All are welcome!

Join us this Saturday (along with other emergency service providers) at Queens Place Emera Centre for a free BBQ and a c...
05/06/2026

Join us this Saturday (along with other emergency service providers) at Queens Place Emera Centre for a free BBQ and a chance to win a generator!

Preparedness starts at home : Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered.

Join us on May 9 to learn:

* How to prepare for power outages
* What to include in a 72-hour emergency kit
* Simple FireSmart steps to reduce wildfire risk
* How local agencies support you during emergencies

Saturday, May 9, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Queens Place Emera Centre, 50 Queens Place, Liverpool, NS.

Come ask questions, get ideas, and leave feeling more prepared.

Attendees can also enter to win a 6250 watt generator, generously provided by Wilson Group Home Hardware.

Just a reminder of the Public Emergency Alert System Test this afternoon!
05/06/2026

Just a reminder of the Public Emergency Alert System Test this afternoon!

Here is the latest update regarding the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan.
04/30/2026

Here is the latest update regarding the disappearance of Lilly and Jack Sullivan.

04/29/2026

SARVAC National SAR Canine Program: Moving Toward a National Standard🐾

🦺 Volunteer canine teams are a vital part of Canada’s search and rescue system but until now, there’s been no unified national standard guiding their training, role, or deployment. That’s changing.

SARVAC’s National SAR Canine Program is leading the development of a Canada-wide standard to ensure:
✔️ Consistent training and operational readiness
✔️ Clear expectations for handlers and canines
✔️ Improved safety and insurance eligibility
✔️ Stronger trust with the public and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)

⛑️ Funded through a Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SARNIF) grant from Public Safety Canada, this work will result in a Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standard, aligned with existing national SAR competencies.

A national working group, made up of experienced SAR canine volunteers, key parties of interest, Indigenous partners, and AHJ representatives—is driving the work forward. The CSA Z1620 GSAR Technical Committee is ensuring the standard meets the highest levels of accuracy, clarity, and technical integrity.

Where we are now:
Core competencies have been defined, outlining handler qualifications, canine performance expectations, and operational roles.

Public Review now open:
As of April 12th, the CSA Z1620 GSAR draft is officially posted for a Public Review period, closing June 9, 2026.

📄 Review the draft & provide feedback:
English: https://publicreview.csa.ca/Home/Details/6117
French: https://publicreview.csa.ca/Home/Details/6118

We encourage you to share these links with colleagues and key parties of interest. All feedback must be submitted directly through the CSA Public Review site.

This is a key step toward safer, more consistent, and more credible SAR canine operations across Canada.🇨🇦

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Programme national canin de R-S de l’ACVRS : vers une norme nationale 🐾

🦺Les équipes canines bénévoles jouent un rôle essentiel dans le système canadien de recherche et sauvetage. Pourtant, jusqu’à maintenant, aucune norme nationale unifiée n’encadrait leur formation, leur rôle ou leur déploiement. C’est en train de changer.

Le Programme national canin de recherche et sauvetage de l’ACVRS dirige l’élaboration d’une norme pancanadienne visant à assurer :
✔️ Une formation uniforme et une préparation opérationnelle constante
✔️ Des attentes claires pour les maîtres-chiens et les chiens
✔️ Une sécurité accrue et l’admissibilité à l’assurance
✔️ Une confiance renforcée du public et des autorités compétentes

⛑️ Financé par une subvention du Fonds des nouvelles initiatives de recherche et sauvetage (FNIRS) de Sécurité publique Canada, ce projet mènera à l’élaboration d’une norme de l’Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA), harmonisée avec les compétences nationales existantes en recherche et sauvetage.

Un groupe de travail national — composé de bénévoles expérimentés en recherche et sauvetage canin, de principales parties intéressées, de partenaires autochtones et de représentants des autorités compétentes — fait progresser ce travail.

Le comité technique de la RSS Z1620 de la CSA veille à ce que la norme respecte les plus hauts standards d’exactitude, de clarté et d’intégrité technique.

Où en sommes-nous actuellement?
Les compétences de base ont été définies, précisant les qualifications des maîtres-chiens, les attentes en matière de performance canine ainsi que les rôles opérationnels.

Consultation publique maintenant ouverte:
Depuis le 12 avril, l’ébauche de la norme CSA Z1620 GSAR est officiellement affichée pour une période de consultation publique qui se terminera le 9 juin 2026.

📄 Consultez l’ébauche et soumettez vos commentaires :
Anglais : https://publicreview.csa.ca/Home/Details/6117
Français : https://publicreview.csa.ca/Home/Details/6118

Nous vous encourageons à partager ces liens avec vos collègues et les principales parties intéressées. Tous les commentaires doivent être soumis directement sur le site de consultation publique de la CSA.

Il s’agit d’une étape importante vers des opérations de recherche et sauvetage canin plus sécuritaires, plus uniformes et plus crédibles partout au Canada.🇨🇦

Test alert coming through various media channels on May 6th.As they used to say on TV from 1963 to 1997: "This is a test...
04/29/2026

Test alert coming through various media channels on May 6th.

As they used to say on TV from 1963 to 1997: "This is a test. For the next 60 seconds, this station will conduct a test of the Emergency Broadcast System. This is only a test. [loud shrill tone is heard] This is a test of the Emergency Broadcast System. The broadcasters of your area in voluntary cooperation with federal, state and local authorities, have developed this system to keep you informed in the event of an emergency. If this had been an actual emergency, the attention signal you just heard would have been followed by official information, news or instructions. This station serves the [insert name of your community] area. This concludes this test of the Emergency Broadcast System."

01/13/2026

UPDATE (8:45 p.m.): Hwy. 236 is now open.
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ROAD CLOSURE (10:50 a.m.): Due to the ongoing investigation, RCMPNS have closed the 1500 block of Hwy. 236 in . Please avoid the area and plan an alternate route. Expect delays.

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UPDATE (9:44 a.m.): Update: Man with firearm in custody. Medical assistance being provided. Highway 202 and Highway 236, Clarksville. There is no longer a public safety risk. Alert cancelled.
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UPDATE (9:15 a.m.): Alert issued to Hants and Colchester counties.
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PUBLIC ADVISORY: A man with a firearm is travelling on Hwy. 236 heading toward Mosherville and Stanley. He’s driving a blue Honda Civic. RCMP officers responding. Motorists: Avoid the area. Residents: Seek immediate shelter or stay inside and close and lock doors and windows. Do not leave a secure location. Do not provide a ride to anyone asking for one. Do not pick up hitch hikers. Do not disclose police locations. Call 9-1-1 to report emergencies or tips. Updates will be posted to RCMPNS website and social accounts. Alert imminent.

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20 Old Cobbs Barn Road
Liverpool, NS

Telephone

+19023501413

Website

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