February 24, 2018
Back in 2014 I put together a piece on a photograph taken by the famous photographer Yousuf Karsh. Here is a summary of the article: A once-lost photograph by master photographer Yousuf Karsh of Anglican Chaplain William Cole blessing an officer in the RCMP chapel in Regina, will soon hang in a prominent place in […]
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February 24, 2018
In the early 30s, a commissioner (probably meant an officer of some sort) from the local Vancouver RCMP detachment attended a February Judo tournament in order to observe the hand-to-hand combat aspect of Judo. Steve Sasaki’s display of the martial art made quite an impression on the RCMP representative. Soon afterwards, the commissioner contacted Ottawa […]
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December 30, 2017
Wanted For Desertion from the NWMPolice Constable William Kellock McKay Regimental # 5852 If one has the time so scroll through the National Archives Personnel Records of the North West Mounted Police you would be surprised to find the number of officers and men who deserted. (http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/nwmp-personnel-records/Pages/search.aspx It was probably a case that many of […]
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December 12, 2017
I recently helped a long-retired member with some down sizing which meant getting rid of some old kit. Don’t you just love the smell of moth balls early in the morning? During his early career he saved many newspapers clipping that involved the RCMP during the 1950s and 1960s. Most of the clippings are from […]
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December 11, 2017
When a RCMP Veteran passes away – their old colleagues pause for a moment to reflect on the good times they had and the memories they created. Despite the times that deceased member was serving their communities and away from their families, the Veteran’s family members […]
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December 11, 2017
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) served in “E” Division for 20 years has spent over ten years researching and summarizing these achievements […]
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December 8, 2017
Over the past week, we have received the following video submitted by various Veterans. Based on our review of these videos, we have selected the following sixteen as being the best. Our Association does not support any comments or products contained in these videos. 1) Veteran Bruce […]
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December 4, 2017
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) served in “E” Division for 20 years has spent over ten years researching and summarizing these […]
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December 2, 2017
When a RCMP Veteran passes away – their old colleagues pause for a moment to reflect on the good times they had and the memories they created. Despite the times that deceased member was serving their communities and away from their families, the Veteran’s family members are […]
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December 2, 2017
Over the past week, we have received many video from various Veterans. Based on our review of these videos, we have selected the top sixteen and they are provided below for your viewing. Our Association does not support any comments or products contained within these videos. 1) Veteran […]
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November 27, 2017
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) served in “E” Division for 20 years has spent over ten years researching and summarizing these achievements by […]
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November 24, 2017
Over the past week, we have received many submitted videos. Based on our review of these videos, we have selected the top sixteen. Our Association does not support any comments or products contained in these videos. 1) Veteran Harold Feiertag submitted “Robert Mueller’s Russia With Love Arrest Plan” […]
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November 23, 2017
When a RCMP Veteran passes away – their old colleagues pause for a moment to reflect on the good times they had and the memories they created. Despite the times that deceased member was serving their communities and away from their families, the Veteran’s family members are […]
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November 23, 2017
Here is a new book for your to consider for the Christmas season. Death and other Stories—from Red River Carts to Peggy’s Cove—contains hundreds of stories from the RCMP Quarterly. The edited material, originally published by policemen for policemen, is gripping and easy to read. The articles […]
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RCMP Judo Team -1937
Wanted For Desertion
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