RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

RCMP Veterans’ Association Members Helping Members This information is being provided to all Association Members Employment Opportunity – Veterans Review and Appeal Board (VRAB) Dear Association Members, President Walker has provided an appointment opportunity at VRAB that may be of interest to you. The employment listing follows. James Forrest Director of Communications RCMP Veterans’ Association Portfolio: […]

RCMP Veterans’ Association Members Helping Members This information is being provided to all Association Members Government backs off, won’t transfer nearly 3,500 RCMP civilian members to plagued Phoenix pay system Dear Association Members, It has just been announced (March 2nd., 2020) that the Federal Government has stepped away from the plan to “deem” civilian members […]

Statement from Assistant Commissioner Brian Edwards On February 27th, the City of Surrey was granted approval to move to the next stage in their plan to transition from the RCMP to a municipal police department. We respect that every municipality has the right to choose what type of police force they want for their city. But […]

RCMP VETERANS’ LADIES AUXILIARY(Vancouver Division) MONTHLY REPORT FEBRUARY 2020 February 6, 2020 Ladies Auxiliary Birthday/Luncheon:  Meeting in the Fireside Room at “Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club,” our Ladies Auxiliary’s Vice-President, Susan Rivard, presided and officially welcomed members and guests in the absence of President, Denise Martinson.  Special references were made to the Vancouver Division of the R.C.M.P. Veterans’ […]

belairdirect Contest Dear Association Members, Our always ambitious Past President, Al Rivard has sent over a letter from one of our key sponsors, belairdirect reminding us of a contest they are holding that has potential winnings of $10,000 attached to it.  The contest will run until March 31, 2020. To view your potential riches just click […]

The next RCMP Ladies Auxiliary luncheon/meeting will be held on March 5, 2020.  We will be meeting in the “Fireside Room” at “Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club”, 18150 8th Avenue, Surrey, BC. and everyone is asked to be seated at 11:45 p.m. prior to the buffet lunch at noon.  The cost per person for the buffet lunch […]

The Founding of Newfoundland and Labrador Division Ron Wiggins of Newfoundland and Labrador Division has provided an interesting history of where his Division came from. This was written in 1997 as part of the Division’s AGM program. Thanks to Division President Leo O’Brien for sending this along. Oh, and tucked away in here as well […]

  In the Matter of the Railway Blockades February 23, 2020 Dear Association Members, Following on the circulation of the article by retired Supt. James Hardy regarding the current railway roadblocks a number of our members sent in comments.  We would like to thank you for taking the time to make your observations and those […]

Charter Trumps Everything – Reflections of a Retired Police Incident Commander Dear Association Members, The following article has been received by the Association and is reproduced hereunder for your information. The author, Superintendant James Hardy, a Member of the Order of Merit (M.O.M.) explores the current situation being faced by police officers when dealing with […]

RCMP Veterans’ Association Veterans Helping Veterans and Their Families This information is being provided to all Association Members   Park’N Fly Dear Association Members, Further to yesterday’s message regarding Park’N Fly a number of members have rightly asked how one takes advantage of these excellent rates.  Ralph Mahar to the rescue.  Ralph has sent a […]