West Hants Ground Search and Rescue

West Hants Ground Search and Rescue Our team provides personnel for ground search and rescue operations in West Hants, Nova Scotia. Page not monitored; in case of emergency call 911

West Hants Ground Search and Rescue is a small, but vibrant rural team located in Mount Denson, Hants County, Nova Scotia. Since 1977 the team has had a good mix of long serving members and new recruits, with members coming from a variety of backgrounds. New members are always welcome, and while experience is nice, we will gladly work with new members to improve their skills and knowledge. The tea

m has been active in searches and rescues for both its local Search and Rescue zone as well as providing mutual aid for searches across the province as needed. The team actively trains and holds realistic and engaging training sessions two to three times a month in addition to having some members participate in provincial level training throughout the year at other locations. On a typical team training night, the team members may train in the base, practice in the woods in our local area or have a combination of the two. The team also has team meetings the last Sunday of every month at the Base in Mt. Denson at 7:00 p.m. Like other search and rescue teams, WHGSAR serves the local community in an educational role and provides Adventure Smart programs for groups in the area such as the Hug-a-Tree Program. The team will also assist EMO for particular events as requested. Due to the fundraising efforts of the team and the generosity of many local businesses, the team has been able to purchase and maintain a command trailer to direct searches as well as a truck and trailer to support search efforts. The team’s building, located on Highway 1 in Mt. Denson, also serves the local community as it is used for a variety of events from parties to local music nights. Our training page is found at http://whgsartraining.weebly.com/

🧡Have you submitted an application yet?? If you are interested in joining WHGSAR for our 2026 recruitment period - you s...
08/28/2026

🧡Have you submitted an application yet??
If you are interested in joining WHGSAR for our 2026 recruitment period - you still have time!!

Application deadline August 31st, 2026 at midnight.

Email us at [email protected] for application details! 🧡

🧡2026 Recruitment is now open!!
Join West Hants Ground Search & Rescue!🧡

🔶Do you want to make a difference in your community? Are you looking for a rewarding way to volunteer, learn new skills, and be part of an incredible team?

West Hants Ground Search & Rescue is now accepting applications for new members! 📋

As a member of our team, you'll receive training in search and rescue operations, navigation, emergency response, teamwork, and much more—all while helping bring loved ones home and supporting our community when they need us most.

🔶Whether you have previous experience or are completely new to search and rescue, we encourage you to apply. We are looking for dedicated individuals who are willing to learn, contribute, and be part of something bigger than themselves.

🔶To apply or request more information, contact us at: [email protected]

❗️Application deadline: August 31st, 2026.
All applicants are required to attend an information session, on the evening of September 3rd, 2026.

🧡Together, we can make a difference when it matters most.🧡

📢 **Help us grow our team!** Please like, share, and tag someone who may be interested. The more people who see this post, the stronger our organization becomes and the better equipped we are to serve our communities. 📢

🧡2026 Recruitment closes midnight August 31st! 🔶Email membership@whgsar.com for application details! As a member of our ...
08/07/2026

🧡2026 Recruitment closes midnight August 31st!

🔶Email [email protected] for application details!

As a member of our team, you’ll receive training in search and rescue operations, navigation, emergency response, teamwork, and much more—all while helping bring loved ones home and supporting our community when they need us most.

🔶Whether you have previous experience or are completely new to search and rescue, we encourage you to apply. We are looking for dedicated individuals who are willing to learn, contribute, and be part of something bigger than themselves.

❗️Application deadline: August 31st, 2026.
All applicants are required to attend an information session, on the evening of September 3rd, 2026.

🧡Together, we can make a difference when it matters most.🧡

📢 **Help us grow our team!** Please like, share, and tag someone who may be interested. The more people who see this post, the stronger our organization becomes and the better equipped we are to serve our communities. 📢

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08/05/2026

Update: Missing person ————-located————

August 4, 2026
9:20 p.m.
New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
News Release

Missing 82-Year-Old Man Safely Located

The 82-year-old man who was reported missing on Monday, August 3, 2026, in New Glasgow, has been safely located’

New Glasgow Police has confirmed that the 82 year old male has been located safe in the area of the Pioneer Trail in New Glasgow and has been transported to the Aberdeen Hospital by Emergency Health Services with assistance from New Glasgow Police and Volunteer Ground Search and Rescue Team members.
New Glasgow Police would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all of the volunteer Ground Search and Rescue teams from across the Province of Nova Scotia for their tireless efforts in assisting with the search.
We also thank the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), RCMP Police Dog Services the Nova Scotia Department of Emergency Management, Emergency Health Services, and the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources Air Services Division for their invaluable support throughout this incident.

A special thank you is also extended to the public and the media for sharing information, providing tips, and helping circulate social media posts.

As the individual has now been safely located, New Glasgow Police respectfully ask members of the public and media to update or remove any related news articles, social media posts, and photographs of the missing person in order to protect his privacy and that of his family.

New Glasgow Police thank everyone involved for their assistance and cooperation.

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07/31/2026

🧡Only 17hrs left to get your tickets for this months rafflebox draw!! Valley Search and Rescue

Current jackpot is at $1855!!

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07/27/2026

The man reported missing, last seen heading towards Cornwall Rd. on July 26, has been safely located.

The RCMP thanks Nova Scotians for assisting with missing person files through social media shares and offering tips.

File #: 2026-1069208

Note: As this individual has been located, please edit any associated articles or social media posts and remove any associated images from publication.

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821 Highway 1
Windsor, NS
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