RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

    With the exception of his first two years in the Force, John Stolarski spent his entire career as a Police Dog Services handler. Throughout this career, John clipped newspaper articles about members who he had worked with.       Despite the fact that John has passed away, his family has agreed for […]

      Fifty years ago on May 17, 1965, Constable Kenneth Kornelson was accidentally electrocuted while swimming in the pool at “Depot” Division in Regina.         For some unknown reason, Cst. Cornelian is not listed on the RCMP’s Honour Roll. You can read about his death here. Staff Sergeant Major John […]

      The details of this webpage was develop and sent to us by Veteran Dan Lemieux.           Up until 1965, every recruit had to learn to ride a horse. The three months spent taking “equitation” was a very rewarding experience. At 6:30 am every day, several troops were detailed […]

        Canadian men and women in the Armed Forces and emergency services dedicate their lives to serving the citizens in Canada. In so doing, they make many sacrifices to help others.     When these same dedicated individuals are faced with a medical emergency or family crisis their focus shifts to their […]

      For this week, Ric is seeking your assistance in identifying the unknown RCMP Dog Services members.           On December 20, 2014, we posted the following images of an unknown RCMP Dog handler and his dog. Today, we have confirmed the identify of the RCMP Police Service Dog hander […]

      With the exception of his first two years in the Force, John Stolarski spent his entire career as a Police Dog Services handler.         Throughout this career, John clipped newspaper articles about members who he had worked with. Despite the fact that John has passed away, his family has […]

      The following is taken from the 1949 edition of the “Scarlet and Gold Magazine.” Author unknown.           The Force’s association with the lance, which it uses in tent-pegging, mounted sports, musical rides and other ceremonials, goes back to 1874. During the historic march across the [prairie that year, […]

    As for most members who join the Force, they were attracted to the organization for an opportunity to travel and experience some adventure.  One such individual was Orrin Evans. During his 29 years in the Force, Orrin had the opportunity to apply his skills and abilities to carry out a mammoth logistical challenge […]

      With the exception of his first two years in the Force, John Stolarski spent his entire career as a Police Dog Services handler.         Throughout this career, John clipped newspaper articles about members who he had worked with. Despite the fact that John has passed away, his family has […]

      Thinking back to arriving at Peace River S/D (Sub-Divisions remember them?) right out of training, one of the characters, those of us that were there in the mid-1960s, we would remember was the S/D Admin NCO S/Sgt. Howie Shannon (Reg.#14564).       Fairly robust in stature, cigarette dangling from his mouth […]