RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

      Veteran Don Klancher has just completed another one of his well researched book on the Force.  As many Veterans and historican are well aware, Don’s books are recognized a key references for collectors and museums. All of his book contain detail not publicly known.     This new book entitled “Royal Canadian […]

        The following information was submitted by Veteran Ron Budd and outlined the contributions made by Veteran Mel Hart.         At the Saskatoon RCMP Veterans’ Association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), Veterans Ron Budd and Mel Hart were taking a tour of the Saskatoon Western Development Museum. As they approached […]

      The following extract from the “Final Investigative Report – RNWMP/Canadian Expeditionary Force (Siberia) Pre-deployment BC Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation – Influenza/Pheumonia death – Coquitlam, B.C. 1918.”       This document was submitted by the author – Jonathan Sheldan for this information of members of our Vancouver Division.  This document is aimed […]

      Last week, we posted a webpage seeking assistance in identifying a past member of the RCMP. Veterans Frank Kelley and Fred Bodnaruk have identified the unknown members as – ‘Titch’ Wilfred George Lambert (Reg. #16635 – O.568).     Titch originally joined the British Columbia Provincial Police (BCPP)  in 1949 and converted […]

  Regardless on where a current RCMP member or RCMP Veteran came from or where they ended up serving, they all have one thing in common.  They all completed the basic training at “Depot” Division in Regina – home of the RCMP. This tradition has continued endlessly since “Depot” Division was established in 1882.  While […]

    Two realities we all face is death and taxes. If a RCMP Veteran receives a pension, they are entitled to a regimental grave marker at public expense.  The choice of a grave marker comes in three different forms:       The selection of the RCMP regimental grave marker hinges on the regulations […]

      I had decided that June 21, 2012, would be the day I formally retired from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. It was then that I began to think about being “a veteran”.           I had already grappled with the association of aging with the word ‘retirement’ and I […]

      This week, our Vancouver Division RCMP Veteran Jane Hall launched her new updated website.           Jane’s website focuses on female police officers from around the world. In so doing, she pays tribute to the milestones of women in policing and the leadership role of women in policing.  By […]

Inspector Ken Burton forwarded to us the news that the Canadian Coast Guard Ship – Corporal Heather CV (Cross of Valour) is now undergoing sea trials.  It was the decision of the Canadian government to name one of the new Canadian Coast Guard vessels after this famous RCMP member. As many Veterans may remember, this […]

      Most recently, RCMP Veteran Ric Hall received a bundle of photograph, documents and newspaper clipping belowing to the late and great Corps Sergeant Major Tim Griffin. Ric has provided some of the details below for the viewing enjoyment of others.       While coordinating many RCMP Musical Ride demonstrations in the […]