RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

      Ric Hall received from Marv Ukraineitz an old 1963 photograph of the RCMP motorcycle course held at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey, B.C.           According to Marv “RCMP Cpl. Bill Hulgaard and Cpl. William Todd were the instructors. There were motorcycles Cloverdale, and Burnaby. The training was required […]

      Probably the most recognized image world-wide when people think of the RCMP is a member in Review Order on horseback.         Arguably, the second most thought of image is a member in Review Order with his noble German Shepherd at his side. This probably comes thanks to the 1930s […]

      With the exception of his first two years in the Force, John Stolarski spent his entire career as a RCMP Police Dog Services handler (1961 – 1988).         Throughout this career, John clipped newspaper articles about members who he had worked with. Despite the fact that John has passed […]

      With the exception of his first two years in the Force, John Stolarski spent his entire career as a RCMP Police Dog Services handler (1961 – 1988).           Throughout this career, John clipped newspaper articles about members who he had worked with. Despite the fact that John has […]

      With the low exchange rate of the Canadian dollar compared to that of the United States dollar, Canadians should consider exploring and learning more about our own proud history.         One such place is the Vancouver Maritime Museum. Beside the RCMP St. Roch and its historical artifacts, there are […]

        With the exception of his first two years in the Force, John Stolarski spent his entire career as a Police Dog Services handler (1961 – 1988).         Throughout this career, John clipped newspaper articles about members who he had worked with. Despite the fact that John has passed […]

      Last week, Ric Hall posted this webpage about “Billy” the horse and the details were of interest to many individuals.           In this article (outlined below), Ric outlined that it was Recruit Troop S (1965/66) was the last members to perform a riding display. According to Ric ” […]

      Surrey Detachment recently put up a wall honouring the former Officers in Charge of the detachment.           Surrey Detachment has occupied many buildings in Surrey BC since it took over policing responsibilities from the Surrey Municipal Police in 1951. The following are photographs of these buildings from 1952 […]

      With the exception of his first two years in the Force, John Stolarski spent his entire career as a Police Dog Services handler (1961 – 1988).         Throughout this career, John clipped newspaper articles about members who he had worked with. Despite the fact that John has passed away, […]

      Veteran Jim Scott sent us the following details on the Rules For Common Gaol Prisoners and we have expanded details to include RNWMP policy regarding Force members sentenced to jail time.           ROYAL NORTH WEST MOUNTED POLICE GAOL Rules For Common Gaol Prisoners 1. The first duty of […]