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Pillars of the Force

PILLARS OF THE FORCE This is a major initiative of the Friends of the Mounted Police Heritage Centre and RCMP Veterans’ Association, dedicated to recognizing all Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) who have honourably served. Officers who, day in and day out, answer the call to duty often under difficult and challenging […]

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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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Who Is This Member? Part II

Over the past few years I have found some interesting photos of members of the Force.  Generally, they are of members doing some form of Red Serge duty.   I have sent them out to our readership, testing their memories and asking “Who is this Member(s)”? Often, I get back one or two responses or none at all. […]

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Fairmont Barracks Update

For those of you who do not receive the Quarterly, the attached article appears in the 2019 Winter Edition which has just been sent out to the readership.    Mike Duncan, Quarterly, sent Donna Morse, Past President of the Vancouver Division, the article (which Donna authored based on historical information provided by Ric Hall and […]

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Park’n Fly Canada – Discount Parking

PARK’N FLY CANADA – Discount Parking Agreement for RCMP Veterans’ Association Members RCMPVA – February 19, 2019 We’re pleased to announce that through the initiative and fine efforts of Russ Hanna, President – Manitoba Division, an agreement has been established between the RCMP Veterans’ Association and PARK’N FLY, https://www.parknfly.ca/FAQs.aspx offering discounted parking rates at their seven […]

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Membership Dues

The annual membership dues for Active Members of the Vancouver Division is $65 and is payable on January 1 of each year.  Membership dues can be paid in two ways:  Cheque or cash to be paid to the Division Treasurer when attending a Division function; or Cheque mailed to:  RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver DivisionMailstop 100414200 Green Timbers WaySurrey, […]

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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 […]

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RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division – Disposing Of Old Uniforms & Kit

  When a RCMP member retires they often retain their uniforms agreeing to dispose of the items at a later date in a manner which will not bring discredit to the Force. With the passing of time and the downsizing of their homes RCMP Veterans are faced with the decision of what to do with […]

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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) 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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Next General Meeting – Feb. 21, 2019 – Guest Speaker: Leslie Gaudette (NAFR)

To All Vancouver Division Members: The first General Meeting for 2019 is being held on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Hazelmere Golf and Country Club, 18150 8 Avenue, Surrey B.C..  Doors open at 11:30 AM with lunch being served at 12 noon.  Cost for lunch is $30.00.  Leslie Gaudette, Advocacy Program Officer for BC, National […]

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