RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

The VAC Website That is Focussed on the RCMP Dear Association Members, There have been a series of messages around the topic of the VAC website – https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/rcmpYou may recall that John Leitch of Regina Division opened the conversation, so when John is mentioned in the messages that were received, the reference is to him.  The original […]

  RCMP Veterans’ Association Members Helping Members This information is being provided to all Association Members   Job Posting – Insight Risk Services Ltd. ALL AREAS Dear Association Members,Recently retired member Keith Derksen has sent a job listing to the Association that may be of interest to you.  The listing follows together with the anticipated […]

The Vancouver Division has been contacted by “E” Division HQs seeking our assistance in locating several retired members.   They all have been retired for more than seven years.  Their badges have been encased and  “E” Division has been unable to locate their current mailing address nor contact numbers for them. Should any of our division members know […]

Reg. #21134 Sgt. (Retired) Arthur John Blakley (1937 – 2020) Years of Service:  1959 – 1984                      E Div., HQ and FS Member of RCMPVA Vancouver Division 1984 – 2020. We have been advised that Art Blakley passed away on January 23, 2020.  Art was a long-time member and supporter of the Veterans Association and was awarded the 35-year Service […]

RCMP VETERANS’ LADIES AUXILIARY(Vancouver Division) MONTHLY REPORT January 2020 February 6, 2020 Ladies Auxiliary Birthday Luncheon/Meeting:  The Vancouver Division’s Ladies Auxiliary’s 84th Birthday/Anniversary will be celebrated this date.  Ladies Auxiliary members are reminded to wear something red, to also celebrate Heart Month and February’s St. Valentine’s Day.  Mr. George Garrett, an Honorary Member of the Vancouver R.C.M.P. Veterans […]

  RCMP Veterans’ Association Members Helping Members This information is being provided to all Association Members Free, 0ne-year Legion membership to welcome Veterans to the Legion Dear Association Members, Governor Rick Morris has provided a recent flyer that the Legion sent out that may be of interest to you.  A free year of membership at […]

RCMP Veterans’ Association Members Helping Members This information is being provided to all Association Members The Value of Veterans’ Affairs Canada Dear Association Members, A few days ago we referred you to the really helpful VAC website – https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/rcmp.  John Leitch of Regina Division has agreed with the underlying value of VAC and sent in […]

RCMP Veterans’ Association Members Helping Members This information is being provided to all Association Members VAC Options Dear Association Members, A helpful website was recently brought to our attention. This is a site being run by VAC that is specifically designed for the Force – serving and retired members. It is full of information.  The […]

Who are these members?  Photos captured at the Hope Slide, January 1965.   The Ministry of Transportation has released never before seen photos of the disaster that became forever known as the Hope Slide.  RCMP members are seen in various forms of uniform….who are they?  For more information and photos see:   PHOTOS: Ministry of Transportation releases never-before-seen […]

    RCMP Veterans’ Association Members Helping Members This information is being provided to all Association Members Saving A Calf Dear Association Members, The message regarding the availability of equine-based therapy for OSI / PTS Injuries brought some memories back for one of our Association members. Sgt. Lindsay W. Sipley (rtd), Reg # 19888 of […]