RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

  April 21 – 2023 This afternoon, along with other military and FSNA representatives, I met with Deputy Minister, Veterans Affairs Canada, Paul Ledwell, via video.  The main topic of discussion was the impact of the Public service strike on Veterans Affairs Canada services. In essence: 75% of VAC employees are members of the striking […]

  The Quarterly Legacy, Learning, Sharing You will love the variety of topics covered! The Quarterly aims to keep the police community of the past and present connected and to continue to build on the legacy. While we can learn from what others did before us, we can also leave something behind for future generations. […]

My friend, Tim Joeckel, in Germany who collects all things RCMP, it never ceases to amaze me on what he can find, has done it again!. He recently sent me photos of some WWII Provost Corp kit he just acquired. A tunic (with badges in a pocket), beret, forage cap and kit bag were part […]

My name is Sarah Grant, and I’m a senior executive search consultant with Harbour West Consulting. We are working with the City of North Vancouver as they look to recruit their next Senior Manager, Police Support Services. …. would you know someone you would recommend for this role? The anticipated salary range for this role […]

  The RCMPVA, Vancouver Division has received a request from the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society who are in need of volunteer drivers.  Full details of the program can be found at:  https://volunteercancerdrivers.ca You can also contact Gord Locke, Director – External Communications at 604-813-3978 or gord.l@volunteercancerdrivers.ca for more information.  

Mark your calendars! Special offer coming soon. Celebrate the RCMP with our 150th Anniversary Promotion Along with our wishes for a happy, healthy Christmas season, we thank you for your past, enthusiastic participation in Pillars of the Force in support of the RCMP Heritage Centre. The Princess Royal Walk is fast becoming a living legacy and […]

The following is a message from A.P. (Sandy) Glenn, National President: “Good morning folks. A troop reunion for Troop 21, 1977/78 is being organized and assistance is requested to locate the former members noted below. In order to assist the organizer, would you mind asking folks within your respective divisions if they happen to know […]

The Officers’ Mess Executive is hoping the Veteran’s Association can help us.  We maintain a long list (over 400) of retired officers in ‘E’ Division; over time the phone numbers and emails are no longer in service.  I would like to ask all retired officers interested in hearing about upcoming Mess events to update their email […]

The Caparisoned Horse Right off the top you are probably asking yourself what is a “The Caparisoned Horse”. It is the practice of having a horse of a deceased military officer led in the funeral procession is a remnant of an ancient custom of sacrificing a horse at the burial of a warrior. Generally the […]

Many on this site will have worked or lived at Fairmont in Vancouver. After 2 1/2 years, Duty Done – Memories of Fairmont Barracks, has been published. The book is a collection of stories received from retired RCMP members, employees and/or their families of memories from times spent working, living or visiting this beautiful Tudor […]