RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

      The Spring 2015 edition of The Quarterly is now being distributed.           This edition includes: Cover River Of Red Flows Through St. Albert by Brenda Cox and Mary Schlosser Features Standing Shoulder To Shoulder More Than A Man In Scarlet by Jodi Ann Eskritt, Curator RCMP Land Transportation […]

    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 […]

      Veteran Ric Hall sent us a wonderful story. Recently an old Riding Crop issued in 1955 was returned to the family of Doug Marshall, Reg # 19043, for the story of how it was found and returned by Staff Sergeant Major Sean Darling of “F” Division please read on.       […]

      The achievements and contributions of the Force have been built upon the individual contributions of many past Veterans. These contributions have largely been forgotten.         Veteran Sgt. Larry Burden ( #35982) served in “E” Division for 20 years has spent over ten years researching and summarizing these achievements by […]

        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, […]