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Appointment of Chief Administration Officer

Dear Members of the Association, In the second and final paragraphs of the preceeding message regarding this appointment the position was erroneously referred to as Director of Administration – it should have read Chief Administration Officer. We apologize for the error. Alexander (Sandy) Glenn President, RCMP Veterans’ Association Appointment to the position of Head of […]

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Outstanding Grievances

TO ALL RCMP MEMBERS OF THE VANCOUVER VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION: Click on the link below to read a letter from John Sherstone, Director – Health & Welfare – Advocacy, RCMP Veterans’ Association, Vancouver Division: Letter for RCMP VETS    

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We Got Your Back

The Association Brings Comfort to those in Need Dear Members of the Association President Sandy Glenn recently distributed a message covering off the work of Nova Scotia Division in providing plush toys (Moose Mounties) to all 52 RCMP Detachments in “H” Division. You will be interested to learn that the Division’s work has now been […]

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Notice of Passing – Retired Veteran Sgt. William C. DUCKWORTH – Reg. #21008

William Clinton DUCKWORTH Sergeant (Ret’d) – Reg #21008 Years of Service: 1959 – 1987 Postings:   “E” Division William C. Duckworth  passed away on October 16, 2020 at the age of 82.  He was a member of the Vancouver Division for 19 years. Obituary and Condolences

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The Moose Who Became a Mountie

The Adorable Recruit Dear Members of the Association, Our Association has been providing inestimable service to the serving members of the Force through Operation Morale Booster. President Sandy Glen has compiled some observations regarding this operation and I am pleased to be able to present them to you. James Forrest Director of Communications RCMP Veterans’ […]

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Notice of Passing – Retired Veteran Sgt. Harold A. WHETSTONE – Reg. #15355

    Harold Alfred WHETSTONE Sergeant (Ret’d) – Reg #15355 Years of Service: 1947 – 1967 Postings:   “O” and “E” Divisions Harold (Hal) A. Whetstone passed away on October 14, 2020 at the age of 92.  He was a member of the Vancouver Division for 37 years. Click on the links below to read the “Obituary […]

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Invitation – The Specific Needs of Women in Uniform

Invitation – The Specific Needs of Women in Uniform As the National Coordinator of Women’s Outreach for the Respect Forum, I am pleased to invite you to our first Webinar-Conference on the topic: “The Specific Needs of Women in Uniform”. The objective of this webinar is to reflect on the specific needs of women wearing […]

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RCMP Northern Light

Northern Flying Dear Members of the Association, The following intriguing article involving the work of an RCMP pilot was noted in the June 2020 edition of BlueLine Magazine. We thought that readers might enjoy the story of a most unique individual, Kathy Stewart. The article may be viewed on line by clicking here. James Forrest […]

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Operation Morale Booster – Nova Scotia Division

The Moose Mountie Dear Members of the Association Nova Scotia Division has embarked on a quite incredible program to distribute Moose Mounties to all 52 “H” Division detachments. The goal is to have these plush toys available at the Detachments for distribution to their communities during times of stress involving children or other individuals affected […]

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