RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

A Letter From The President Association President Steve Walker has advised of learning of the imminent departure of the Veterans’ Ombudsman, Mr. Craig Dalton. A press release from Veterans Affairs Canada and Mr. Dalton’s remarks follow. James Forrest Director of Communications RCMP Veterans’ Association Craig Dalton Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National […]

Acadia University 2020-05-08 Fred Sgambati (’83) In April, the Acadia community was deeply saddened by the tragic death of alumna Constable Heidi (Burkholder) Stevenson (’93), a 23-year veteran of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who was killed in the line of duty. Originally from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Heidi earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry […]

  Important Update from the NCO’s Mess (EHQ) [Includes info on AGM reimbursements] Good day, The NCO’s Mess Executive held a teleconference this past week and we would like to provide you with an update on Mess operations in light of Covid-19. We have made the difficult decision to cancel the Summer Steak and Lobster, […]

Member Wounded South of Edmonton Dear Members of the Association We have learned of a shooting incident south of Edmonton where a member has been wounded, a civilian male killed and a female bystander wounded. The initial story is being covered by a number of media outlets. If you click here you will be taken […]

  Statement on behalf of the Stevenson Family Dear Members of the Association, Ottawa Division Internal Communications Manager Ed Strange has brought the following RCMP news release to our attention. Statement on behalf of the Stevenson Family May 6, 2020 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia The Stevenson family would like to thank our community, the province of […]

    Garry Harding Gregory, BComm Chief Superintendent (Ret’d) Reg #20542 / O.969 1937 – 2020 Years of Service: 1958 – 1995 Postings:  “H”, HQ, “J”, “K” and “E” Divisions RCMP Veterans’ Association Member Vancouver Division Obituary and Condolences It is with deepest sadness that the family of Garry Gregory announces his passing April 30, 2020 at […]

. RCMP Veterans’ Association Members Helping Members This information is being provided to all Association Members Facebook & Twitter for VAC Dear Members of the Association, An earlier message today from RCMP-VAC liaison officer Sgt. Kim Henricken suggested that our members check the VAC Facebook and Twitter pages for ongoing news about what is happening […]

. RCMP Veterans’ Association Members Helping Members This information is being provided to all Association Members VAC on Facebook and Twitter Dear Members of the Association Sgt. Kim Hendricken, the RCMP – VAC Liaison Officer has asked that the following be distributed, Some issues regarding proactive calls being made by VAC to our members have […]

The Golden Horseshoe Division Food Bank Challenge Dear Members of the Association Following on Golden Horseshoe Division President John Keddy’s challenge to support local food banks during this time of crisis a number of Divisions have risen to the challenge. London Division has joined Kingston Division in adding a new tack in supporting Women’s Shelters. […]

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I must notify you of the death of Constable 2359 Peter Da Silva. Pete leaves behind his wife Belinda, their two teenaged daughters –Taylor and Ava, other dear family members and many close friends within the VPD. Tragically and unexpectedly, Pete suffered a medical emergency […]