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The King and Queen Come to Canada

In the dark days before World War II King George VI and Queen Elizabeth sailed to Canada and also visited Washington in May of 1939 to enhance Canada and America’s resolve to support Britain should war come.   Many Royals had visited Canada prior to 1939, but this visit was a special package, getting both the King and Queen.  The first ever for a reigning […]

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A Banking Program for Veterans – Partnering with BMO & CDCB

RCMP VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION As you know, in 2018, we proudly announced the launch of a partnership between the RCMP Veterans’ Association (RCMPVA) and BMO Bank of Montreal established to provide Veterans of the RCMP and their families with access to great savings and deals through an exclusive group banking program; the Canadian Defence Community Banking Program (CDCB). The CDCB Program offers a […]

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RCMP Shooting at Fishing Lake First Nation Resulting in Death

This information is being provided to all Association Members Dear Association Members,The following is a press release from the Force regarding a shooting nearWadena, Saskatchewan involving a First Nations individual from Fish Lake First Nation and members of the Force.   It should be noted in the release that the two members involved in the […]

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Deputy Commissioner Richard Bergman

This information is being provided to all Association Members Dear Association Members, The use of DNA information in investigations is now regarded as a fundamental tool for an investigator.  It’s introduction into the investigative process has been compared to the arrival of fingerprint evidence more than a century ago.  It is being used in a […]

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Seeking Members to Fill Executive Positions (term 2020-21)

August 2019 – REPOST July 2019 Update – Donna Morse, Past President As Past President of the Division, it is my job to serve as the Chairperson of the Nominating Committee of the Division Executive.  Our elections are held each year in November, and it is imperative that the request for Division members to step forward […]

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Larry Burden’s This Day In The RCMP

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), who served  in “E” Division for 20 years, has spent over ten years researching and summarizing these achievements by specific date. Nearly every day, Larry sends out […]

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A Heartfelt Thankyou From Bob McKee

The North Sea Adventurer Dear Association Members,Notwithstanding the huge distances between Canada and the North Sea, thankfully we are still able to receive messages from our traveller abroad, Bob McKee, whom, it will be recalled was last heard from aboard the SS Sobieski. Bob has been overwhelmed by the messages he has received from Association […]

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RCMP Vets Net – IMPORTANT NOTICE

Hello from Wayne and Steve at RCMP Vets Net Just a heads up that the RCMP Vets Website will be getting a new look very soon. Content will be essentially unchanged. This update is necessary to reflect changes in software and security improvements in recent years. We will attempt to ensure site is visually pleasing and […]

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Signal Received from SS Sobieski in the North Sea

This information is being provided to all Association Members Stop the Presses Information has just come in regarding a ship in the North Sea that is carrying at least two members of our Association.  The reporting indicates that they are in good condition with the exception that one is experiencing an event. Apparently a certain […]

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Further to Events in Truro, Nova Scotia

News from Nova Scotia Division Dear Association Members, President of Nova Scotia Division, Sandy Glenn has received notification from the A/C.O. “H” Division that the member involved in the stolen car incident has now been released from hospital and is continuing to recover well. The A/C.O. also noted that “It is important for the Cst. […]

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