RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

Good morning Division Presidents. We are sharing this job opportunity with you to provide a connection for any interested persons with this possible opportunity for one of our membership. Please see the attached link for more details to share with your membership as you see fit. The link will also be posted on the RCMPVA […]

BC Government Employment Opportunity MINISTRY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY REDUCTION – Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) Ministry Investigators act as a Special Provincial Constable conducting investigations and special reviews of clients and former clients that are suspected of having committed criminal offences under the statutes administered by the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction […]

   HELP WANTED AND BADLY NEEDED As you may be aware Support & Advocacy (S&A) is considered to be one of the most important programs offered by the RCMP Veterans Association.  We are very fortunate to have two knowledgeable and dedicated members of our Division involved in the program.  John Sherstone, who is the Association Co-Chair and […]

  Eric Rankine Wheeler Inspector (Retired) Reg #25034 / O.1762 April 1, 1947 – May 29, 2024 Years of Service: 1966 – 2000 Postings: “F”, Musical Ride, “K”, Depot, “B”, “M” and “E” Divisions RCMP Veterans’ Association Member Vancouver Division April 1, 1947 – May 29, 2024

UPDATE Two quick items. The attached correspondence was received from the Commanding Officer “E” Division in appreciation of the financial support provided by the RCMPVA Vancouver Division honouring the legacy of Cpl. Derek Flanagan.  Please see the article in the Scarlet & Gold newsletter sent out on June 1. The NCOs Mess annual Steak & […]

The Advocacy and Support of RCMP Veterans is a primary function for the Veterans Association(s) and in the Vancouver area we have found a great support through this centre which is located in the Royal Canadian Legion in Surrey (Whalley), BC, which is formally known as the Legion Veterans Village.  Links to this group and […]

  Hello Everyone:  Today, May 29th, is International Day of UN Peacekeepers.  According to Veterans Affairs, Canada’s role in peacekeeping began in 1956 and our peacekeepers have served around the world. More than 125,000 Canadian Armed Forces members have served in dozens of countries over the past 7 decades.  They typically wear blue helmets or […]

The Fog of War! Like many members of Marine Services at the outbreak of WW II Robert Auburn Stewart MacNeil, OBE, arm raised, served in the RCMP Marine Services, Reg # 12199-Officer # 0.359, joining the RCMP in 1932.  He switched over to the Royal Canadian Navy at the beginning of WWII.  When the war […]

Good Morning Everyone: Please be advised that the June Meeting of the RCMP Veterans Vancouver Division that was originally scheduled for June 13 has been postponed. The new date for the Chilliwack meeting is THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 at the same venue, the Chilliwack Curling Club.  Further details will be forwarded to you as the date […]