RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

Kindest regards, Al Lund Former S/Sgt. Fred Pachal passed away on August 1st. at his residence in North Delta.  The family will be having a Celebration of Life at Fred’s home on Saturday, September 7th, 2019 at 1:00pm. Because of limited space, the family would like to invite a maximum of 25 veterans.  If you would like to […]

I have been trying to contact the members on the list below in order that they can be presented their Long Service Bars/Badges for 2019.   Unfortunately, using telephone numbers and  e-mail addresses from our data base have met with negative results.   Should anyone know these members could they contact me at 604-853-5500 {Abbotsford} or rshall69@shaw.ca or  mention to […]

The next RCMP Ladies Auxiliary luncheon/meeting will be held on September 5, 2019 at the Hazelmere Golf & Tennis Club, 18150 8th Avenue, Surrey, BC., with doors open at 10:30 am and a buffet lunch served at 11:45 am. The RCMP Veterans’ Past President, Donna Morse, will be the Guest Speaker on the topic 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 […]

Supt. Mike Cote Appointed as the RCMPVA Executive Officer This information is being provided to all Association MembersAugust 29, 2019 Supt. Mike Cote It is with great pleasure that the Association Executive announces the appointment of Superintendent Mike Cote to the position of Executive Officer of the Association.  Mike will be replacing our current Executive […]

In the dark days before World War II King George VI and Queen Elizabeth sailed to Canada and also visited Washington in May of 1939 to enhance Canada and America’s resolve to support Britain should war come.   Many Royals had visited Canada prior to 1939, but this visit was a special package, getting both the King and Queen.  The first ever for a reigning […]

RCMP VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION As you know, in 2018, we proudly announced the launch of a partnership between the RCMP Veterans’ Association (RCMPVA) and BMO Bank of Montreal established to provide Veterans of the RCMP and their families with access to great savings and deals through an exclusive group banking program; the Canadian Defence Community Banking Program (CDCB). The CDCB Program offers a […]

This information is being provided to all Association Members Dear Association Members,The following is a press release from the Force regarding a shooting nearWadena, Saskatchewan involving a First Nations individual from Fish Lake First Nation and members of the Force.   It should be noted in the release that the two members involved in the […]

This information is being provided to all Association Members Dear Association Members, The use of DNA information in investigations is now regarded as a fundamental tool for an investigator.  It’s introduction into the investigative process has been compared to the arrival of fingerprint evidence more than a century ago.  It is being used in a […]

August 2019 – REPOST July 2019 Update – Donna Morse, Past President As Past President of the Division, it is my job to serve as the Chairperson of the Nominating Committee of the Division Executive.  Our elections are held each year in November, and it is imperative that the request for Division members to step forward […]