RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

Northern Flying Dear Members of the Association, The following intriguing article involving the work of an RCMP pilot was noted in the June 2020 edition of BlueLine Magazine. We thought that readers might enjoy the story of a most unique individual, Kathy Stewart. The article may be viewed on line by clicking here. James Forrest […]

The Moose Mountie Dear Members of the Association Nova Scotia Division has embarked on a quite incredible program to distribute Moose Mounties to all 52 “H” Division detachments. The goal is to have these plush toys available at the Detachments for distribution to their communities during times of stress involving children or other individuals affected […]

Appointment Announcement Dear Members of the Association We are pleased to note that our new Operational Director of Strategic Engagement, Al Treddenick has been the subject of a notification in BlueLine Magazine.  The announcement is as follows, Alan Treddenick, retired RCMP/CSIS member and the former director of National Security and Law Enforcement Liaison for BlackBerry, […]

Supporting the Serving Members Dear Members of the Association, Over the summer a number of our Association Divisions have undertaken operations to show support for the serving members during what can only be described as a very difficult time for law enforcement. The response from the serving members has been warm and complimentary. The visits […]

James (Jim) Warren passed away on October 5th, 2020 at the Palliative Care unit at the Tofield Health Centre with his son Jim Warren (RCMP Sgt. retired) at his side. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Tofield Health Centre for their kindness and professionalism during Jim’s stay with them. Jim […]

Dear RCMP Veterans ​​​​​​​​October 03, 2020 ​KEEP THE RCMP IN SURREY are in the process of sending out questionnaires to ALL provincial election candidates standing in ALL ridings in Surrey, asking them to definitively say yes or no if: 1. the candidate supports keeping the RCMP in Surrey as the municipal police force, and if  2. the candidate supports a referendum being held in […]

Staffing Requirement – RCMPVA – Chief Administration Officer Dear Members of the Association The Association is seeking to fill the position of Chief Administration Officer of the Association, previously referred to as the Executive Officer. What follows is a general bulletin and attached is an expanded job description giving greater detail of the expections of […]

The musical ride is widely considered top be beautiful, magical and exciting. It can get your heart racing, or bring a tear to your eye. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has become a symbol of our country and is the only national police department in the world to receive this recognition. The courage, sacrifice and steadfast […]

Arnold (“Arnie”) R. NYLUND Staff Sergeant (Ret’d) Reg #18712 Years of Service: 1954 – 1989 Postings:   “E” Division Arnold R. NYLUND, known to his friends as Arnie, passed away on September 18, 2020, at Chilliwack General Hospital.  

PILLARS OF THE FORCE GRAND OPENING The Grand Opening of the Pillars of the Force exhibit was held on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the RCMP Heritage Centre in Regina, SK.  This event was originally scheduled to coincide with the RCMPVA Annual General Meeting in June, however, it became a victim of the pandemic. The […]