RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

Volume 4 Issue 1

RCMP VETERANS ASSOCIATION VANCOUVER DIVISION LEVEE   Come and join us at the 2026 Annual Levee Date: January 10, 2026 (Saturday) Time: 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Location: “E” Division Headquarters Mess 4200 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC (Parking is free on Saturdays) There is no charge for this event   Dress: If “Walking Out […]

Come and join us at the 2026 Annual Levee Date: January 10, 2026 (Saturday) Time: 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Location: “E” Division Headquarters Mess 4200 Green Timbers Way, Surrey, BC (Parking is free on Saturdays) Dress: If “Walking Out Order” is available, please wear it. Alternatively, Veterans red or blue blazer or suit. Spouse […]

December 1st, 2025 was a great day in Chilliwack for veterans and their guests.  With great assistance from Catherine McConnell, Rod Clemons, Dorothy Snodgrass, and Debbie Deziel.  They did a great job at the door making it seamless as possible, the decorations, and door prizes. It was a wonderful meal of turkey, and probably the […]

The yearly campaign of giving, organized by members of Langley RCMP and Surrey Provincial Police Support Unit, is held in memory of six-year-old Keian Blundell, an honorary member of the RCMP, who lost his battle with leukemia in 2014. RCMP Veterans’, Vancouver Division, have participated in this campaign for a number of years and continue […]

U P D A T E PRICE – as a drive for new memberships in the Association the lunch price for Division Members, and Associate Members is $25 per plate.  Being a member has its benefits and your spouse can be an Associate Member if you wish.  And yes the Association will pick up the shortfall […]

URGENT MESSAGE IMPORTANT NOTICE RE FORTHCOMING RCMPVA VANCOUVER DIVISION GENERAL MEETING ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20th 2025 at 11am. CLOVERDALE LEGION 17567 57TH AVENUE, SURREY, BC. THIS E MAIL IS FOR THE INFORMATION and ATTENTION of ALL MEMBERS OF THE VANCOUVER DIVISION WHO HAVE PAID THEIR ANNUAL DUES TO THE END OF 2025.* The cost of […]

Volume 4 Issue 3

    All Force members are familiar with the RCMP’s Guidon – the Regimental Banner displaying all the Force’s battle honours. In basic training, each member was told about each battle honour and what Force members contributed.  However, the  “Siberia 1918-1919” seemed like a mystery because little information had been provided. To understand the circumstances […]

    Recently, a Veteran discovered a book at the Canadian War Museum which sparked his interest.  The book is entitled “Spying 101: The RCMP’s Secret Activities At Canadian Universities, 1917 – 1997” by Steve Hewitt. Based on a suggestion, we had two ex-Security Service members review the book and they provided their comments.   […]