RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

Four Home Risks Deserving Caution Dear Members, Attached is a special newsletter from our sponsor, Royal LePage that identifies four critical factors in your home that may be of concern and should be resolved when identified. James Forrest Director of Communications   Insidious Risks   Copyright © 2021 RCMP VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION All rights reserved We […]

Lytton Fire Support Fund for RCMP Members Dear Members, Please be advised that this account will be closed as of the 31 October, 2021 and the remaining funds in the amount of $3452.25 will be distributed equally to the recipients. On behalf of the Kamloops RCMPVA Division members and all the serving members, Public Servants, […]

  NOTICE OF PASSING RCMP Veteran (S/Sgt.) Hans Willem (Bill) Van’t Slot (Reg. #23979) passed away on October 5, 2021 in White Rock, BC.  He is survived by his wife, Hilary, and other family  He was a Veterans’ Association Member of the Vancouver Division.  

  Challenge Coins from BC North Division – Prince George Region Dear Veterans and Collectors We have embarked on a fundraising scheme by commissioning the production of an initial 200 Challenge Coins through a Canadian Calgary Firm known as SGS Marketing run by a Susan and Jason McINNIS ( Jason is Calgary City Police). The […]

A Letter From The President Dear Members of the Association, The following message was received from Joanne Rigon, the Director General, RCMP Compensation Services. I had asked her why the Class Action notices had been sent to former members who joined the Force as far back as 1953. The following is her response: Sincerely A.P. […]

SENT ON BEHALF OF INSPECTOR 1878 KEVIN BERNARDIN EXECUTIVE OFFICER   PASSING OF RETIRED VPD MEMBER   It is with great sadness that we announce the death of retired VPD Staff Sergeant 945 Tom CARROLL who passed away on October 9, 2021 at the age of 81. Tom joined the VPD August 11, 1969 and […]

Honouring Cst. Shelby Patton The Town of Indian Head, Saskatchewan Cst. Shelby Patton ***Update*** Tax Receipts Available*** On June 12, 2021, Indian Head Detachment member Cst. Shelby Patton was tragically killed in the line of duty at Wolseley, Saskatchewan after responding to a stolen vehicle report. The Town of Indian Head, working with a community-based […]

R.C.M.P. VETERANS’ LADIES AUXILIARY (Vancouver Division)  MONTHLY REPORT SEPTEMBER 2021 Ladies Auxiliary Luncheon/Meetings 2021:  Further to comments made in the August 2021 Monthly Report, regarding the possibility of holding our next luncheon/meeting in October 2021, please be advised that an Executive decision has been made to not hold any Ladies Auxiliary luncheon/meetings until the start […]

Merchant Navy Commemoration Event – October 14, 2021 – Invitation to RCMP Veterans’ Association I believe this ceremony will be of particular interest to those Divisions who have a connection to or interest in the RCMP Marine Services. A member of Ottawa Division will be representing Marine Services for the laying of the wreath, and […]

  RCMP Medical Examination Class Action Good day folks, Apparently, some of you recently received messages from the law firm, “Kim Spencer McPhee Barristers P.C, regarding the RCMP Medical Examination Class Action. The message apparently implies you are participating in this action and refers to your ability to opt out, stating you must do so […]