RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

    On May 14, 2015 a memorial service was held for 3/Cst. Kenneth Kornelson (Reg.#23837) at the Atzic Cemetery 34867 Cemetery Avenue Mission, B.C.           Constable Kornelson was electrocuted on May 17, 1965 while swimming in the “Depot” Division swimming pool.  Veteran Joe Healy did an article entitled “The Mystery […]

      The recent story on the Force’s history with the lance (The Lane And The Force) and the crimping or non-crimping of the lance’s pennon stirred some memories for one veteran, Mel McIntosh, Reg # 23729.       Mel joined the RCMP in October 1964 as a twenty year old and was […]

      With the exception of his first two years in the Force, John Stolarski spent his entire career as a Police Dog Services handler.         Throughout this career, John clipped newspaper articles about members who he had worked with. Despite the fact that John has passed away, his family has […]

    With the exception of his first two years in the Force, John Stolarski spent his entire career as a Police Dog Services handler. Throughout this career, John clipped newspaper articles about members who he had worked with.       Despite the fact that John has passed away, his family has agreed for […]

      Fifty years ago on May 17, 1965, Constable Kenneth Kornelson was accidentally electrocuted while swimming in the pool at “Depot” Division in Regina.         For some unknown reason, Cst. Cornelian is not listed on the RCMP’s Honour Roll. You can read about his death here. Staff Sergeant Major John […]

      The details of this webpage was develop and sent to us by Veteran Dan Lemieux.           Up until 1965, every recruit had to learn to ride a horse. The three months spent taking “equitation” was a very rewarding experience. At 6:30 am every day, several troops were detailed […]

        Canadian men and women in the Armed Forces and emergency services dedicate their lives to serving the citizens in Canada. In so doing, they make many sacrifices to help others.     When these same dedicated individuals are faced with a medical emergency or family crisis their focus shifts to their […]

      For this week, Ric is seeking your assistance in identifying the unknown RCMP Dog Services members.           On December 20, 2014, we posted the following images of an unknown RCMP Dog handler and his dog. Today, we have confirmed the identify of the RCMP Police Service Dog hander […]

      With the exception of his first two years in the Force, John Stolarski spent his entire career as a Police Dog Services handler.         Throughout this career, John clipped newspaper articles about members who he had worked with. Despite the fact that John has passed away, his family has […]

      The following is taken from the 1949 edition of the “Scarlet and Gold Magazine.” Author unknown.           The Force’s association with the lance, which it uses in tent-pegging, mounted sports, musical rides and other ceremonials, goes back to 1874. During the historic march across the [prairie that year, […]