RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

This is a general broadcast to all members of the Association. The Services of Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Dear Association Members, We recently provided the news that the Federal Court of Appeal had denied an appeal to reverse an earlier decision to increase premiums for subscribers to the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP).  Evidently […]

On June 20th, Dorothy Martinson and Donna Morse attended “Magic in theGarden” at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice in Vancouver.  The invitation was extended to the RCMP Veterans’ Association, Vancouver Division Executive due to the financial contribution made to the Canuck’s Place Hospice, Dave Lede House, from Silent Auction proceeds gained at the February 23, 2019 […]

On June 21st, members of the Vancouver Division Executive attended the Surrey RCMP Officer In Charge Awards Ceremony which was held at the Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey.  It was a great event with over 200 RCMP officers, municipal staff and members of the public receiving recognition for their continued efforts not only in […]

On June 26th, members of the RCMP Veterans’ Association, Vancouver Division, and other retired members (pictured below), attended the celebration to honour Ed Kelly as the first indigenous regular member of the RCMP. It was a privilege to be part of Ed’s celebration.   The link is from the local Chilliwack media covering the event […]

This message is being sent to all members of the Association  Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP) Premium Increase found to be lawful. Dear Association Members,We have been informed by London Division Advocate, Bill Helland that the increase in premiums that was experienced by those covered by the PSHCP in 2015 has, despite an appeal […]

RCMP VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION Association President’s Communique AGM 2019A Summary Report As you all know, we held our Annual General Meeting in Whitehorse, Yukon on June 1.  On May 31, the day prior, we were extremely fortunate to be joined by Commissioner Brenda Lucki who – in the midst of a northern tour – devoted an […]

The following information was brought to my attention in October 2017 by Linda Shephard, who is a member of the Historical Society of the District of Kent (Agassiz) which has taken on the task of conserving the “Old Agassiz Cemetery” as part of the community’s 150th celebrations in 2020.  In 2016 she wrote to Superintendent Joe Healy (Ret’d) who maintains the […]

RCMP on horseback charge into the crowd of strikers on Main Street on June 21, 1919. Dear Association Members,Toronto Division member Ben Jillett has provided a timely article for today.  It deals with the Winnipeg General Strike and was compiled by our Association Secretary, Mark Gaillard.  It is a fascinating if disturbing article.James ForrestDirector of […]

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 […]

Chilliwack celebration to recognize first Indigenous RCMP member Ed Kelly holds his RCMP Depot graduation photo from 1959. (Jennifer Feinberg/ The Progress) JENNIFER FEINBERG / Jun. 17, 2019 4:33 p.m. Ed Kelly said becoming a Mountie was the job he dreamed of as a kid. Edward “Hawk” Kelly Jr. will be honoured in Chilliwack on […]