RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

2020 RCMP Memorial Service to move online August 28, 2020 Regina, Saskatchewan News release Honouring fallen members is of utmost importance to the RCMP and the families of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. It’s woven throughout the RCMP Academy, Depot Division. Cadets walk on streets that bear the names of the fallen, […]

    Oscar Brian SCOTT – Reg #23748 Oscar Brian SCOTT was born on June 11, 1945 and passed away on August 21, 2020 and is under the care of Henderson’s Fraser Valley Funeral Home. Obituary and Condolences A Memorial Service will be held on September 12, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Henderson’s Fraser Valley […]

RCMP Veterans’ Association – VancouverAttn: President / SecretaryVancouver BC August 31st, 2020 RE: 2020 Adrian Oliver Memorial Run for Honour House Dear President / Secretary, They were there for us, so let’s be there for them!  The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our lives in unthinkable ways.  Despite the chaotic past few months, Canadians were comforted by […]

The Resignation of the Association Executive Officer Dear Members of the Association, This notice is to advise you that the Executive Officer of the Association, James Andrew Evans has resigned from his position on 2020-08-24. The resignation was presented to President Sandy Glenn who accepted it. The position remains vacant and is currently under evaluation. […]

RCMP Pipes & Drums release “Governor Bruce’s Ramparts” Brad Hampson wrote:  “The RCMP Pipes & Drums National Division video was publicly released on August 28, 2020 and will have widespread audience through Edinburgh Castle as well.” Garth Hampson, member of the RCMP Veterans’ Association, Ottawa Division wrote:  “it comes as a result of their performance […]

Help RCMP continue to show strong support for Cops for Cancer even amongst COVID-19 Since 1997, first responders have been pedaling to end childhood cancer raising over $46 million. For over two decades, the RCMP and its members have been one of the largest supporters of Cops for Cancer. From participating as a rider and […]

Office of Women and LGBTQ2 Veterans. Dear Members of the Association, We are pleased to provide a note from RCMP-VAC Liaison officer, Sgt. Kim Hendricken regarding a series of upcoming discussions on the changing support programs for female and LGBTQ2 Veterans The actual invitation is from Cindy Tessier of VAC/ACC speaking for Minister Lawrence MacAulay […]

    One-time payment to persons with disabilities Dear Members of the Association, Rick Saville of Victoria Division drew our attention to a public notice issued by the federal government titled One-Time payment to persons with disabilities. The webpage contains the following introduction, “You do not have to apply for the one-time payment, it will […]

A Message from the Officer in Charge Summer 2020 Well, there is no doubt this will be a year to remember for all of us. When COVID-19 became an urgent issue in March, we – like all of you – were navigating unchartered territory. Our Surrey RCMP team worked quickly to establish new protocols and […]

  Re-Fund Public Services to Reduce Need for Police Dear Members of the Associatiion John Leitch of Regina Division has provided what he describes as “a well written and thought out article on the issue of society failing to provide necessary social services and then depending on police to deal with the fallout.” The article […]