RCMP Veterans’ Association – Vancouver Division

      Veteran Ric Hall sent us this photograph and asking Veterans to help identify the two RCMP members in the photograph.           I received the attached photograph from Dan Lemiuex. Based on the fur coat and hat found in other photos this was probably then “Princess Elizabeth” on her […]

        Recently the “E” Sergeant Major, Dave Hall, was examining the contents of a storage room at the Green Timbers HQs that contained the leftovers from the move from the Heather and 34th site in Vancouver.     He discovered a banker’s box of items that once belonged to former RNWMP Sergeant […]

      Veteran Ric Hall sent us a wonderful story. Recently an old Riding Crop issued in 1955 was returned to the family of Doug Marshall, Reg # 19043, for the story of how it was found and returned by Staff Sergeant Major Sean Darling of “F” Division please read on.       […]

      The achievements and contributions of the Force have been built upon the individual contributions of many past Veterans. These contributions have largely been forgotten.         Veteran Sgt. Larry Burden ( #35982) served in “E” Division for 20 years has spent over ten years researching and summarizing these achievements by […]

      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 […]

      While going through his old Force papers, Veteran Ric Hall came across an information booklet published by the RCMP in 1960 and with the title of  “Depot Division Past And Present.”         We have included the details and photographs from the booklet for your reading pleasure. On May 23, […]

        The achievements and contributions of the Force have been built upon the individual contributions of many past Veterans. These contributions have largely been forgotten.       Veteran Sgt. Larry Burden ( #35982) served in “E” Division for 20 years has spent over ten years researching and summarizing these achievements by […]

        In his search of old publications, Veteran Ric Hall has come across some interesting references to an earlier time in the Force.  This information is provided for your reading pleasure.         In June of 1897 a contingent of red serge and flat brimmed Stetson wearing NWMP members, specially […]

    Over the course of the history of the Force there have been many firsts and lasts! First car, first female members, last dog and horse patrol, last troop to train in “N” Division, last troop to take equitation training, first cadets in training and there are so many others. There also has to […]