RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

Vancouver Division Members:   We have received a request in trying to help locate Cpl. Dennis Weisner, Reg # 29576.  He retired in “E” Division in 2011.   See message below. Ric Hall – Director-Historian Vancouver Division 2021-07-16 My name is John Wilson Reg# 29587, a member of the Edmonton vets. I am putting together […]

OARE YOU A RETIRED PEACE OFFICER WANTING TO SUPPORT THE COVID-19 EFFORT? The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is currently seeking candidates to surge our enforcement capacity. If you have a strong enforcement background, are great at dealing with people and want to support Canada’s efforts to reduce the importation and spread of COVID-19 […]

  Lytton, British Columbia Dear Members, Further to our earlier message  regarding donations we are now advised that the RCMPVA Foundation would prefer that all donations (Division and individual) be sent directly to Kamloops Division and not to the Foundation Instructions for this have been provided by Kamloops Advocate, Bob Stephens as follows, To answer […]

  Lytton, British Columbia Dear Members, A group of Association members has been working very hard to try and develop revenue sources for RCMP employees who lost their homes and possessions during the devasting fires that ravaged Lytton, British Columba. One of the major coordinators for this project is our Association Chief Advocate, Mike Duffy. […]

It is interesting in this crazy world how information is spread so quickly.  This week-end, Saturday the 10th, I received a message from a retired member who had received, it from a friend, who had received it from a friend and so on. The original message had started with Dave Rawson of North Vancouver, BC. […]

As you are no doubt aware, tragedy struck Lytton in the form of a wildfire that destroyed most of the village.  Some of you may have been posted to Lytton Detachment. For reference, Lytton Detachment consists of 5 regular members and 2 PSE’s. They lost 3 Force homes, and one PSE family home completely. There is […]

How To Promote Brain Health Dear Members, I came across a very informative webpage from McMaster University dealing with brain health as we age. It provides details on what activities to undertake and those to avoid in maintaining your brain health. It asks a few questions as you move through the slides and provides some […]

NPF / RCMP Salary Agreement Dear Members President Glenn has received the attached letter from Commissioner Lucki pertaining to the ongoing salary negotiations involving the National Police Federation, the RCMP and the Treasury Board. We would like to thank Commissioner Lucki for her consideration in advising us of these developments. James Forrest Director of Communications […]

  Extension – 2021 Veterans Ombud Commendations Dear Members, We just received a note from the office of the Ombudsman that they have extended the closing date for Ombudsman commendation nominations to July 15th., 2021.  Eligible for nominations are veterans of the Force and the Canadian Armed Forces. In the aftermath of Covid many of […]

  A/ Comm. Randy Schramm (Reg. #18552/O.593) passed away on July 24, 2020, however, due to COVID restrictions, his ashes were not interred at that time. His family has advised that the interment has now been scheduled for July 5, 2021 at Mountain View Cemetery, 5455 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC and wished to advise any of […]