RCMP Veterans' Association

RCMP Veterans' Association Life, Work and Leisure after the RCMP

We remember Cst. Doug Larche, Cst. Fabrice Gevaudan and Cst. Dave Ross who were tragically killed in the line of duty at...
06/04/2026

We remember Cst. Doug Larche, Cst. Fabrice Gevaudan and Cst. Dave Ross who were tragically killed in the line of duty at Moncton, New Brunswick on June 4, 2014 while responding to calls from alarmed residents about an armed male observed carrying long guns in a residential area. They gave their lives protecting the community they served; a place they called home. Heroes in life, we will remember them for their character and their humanity, and pass our enduring respect to their families, friends and RCMP colleagues who knew them best, loved them and feel their absence most acutely. 🍁

Nous rendons hommage aux gendarmes Doug Larche, Fabrice Gevaudan et Dave Ross, tragiquement tuĂ©s dans l’exercice de leurs fonctions Ă  Moncton, au Nouveau-Brunswick, le 4 juin 2014, alors qu’ils rĂ©pondaient Ă  des appels de rĂ©sidents inquiets ayant signalĂ© la prĂ©sence d’un homme armĂ© portant des armes d’épaule dans un quartier rĂ©sidentiel. Ils ont donnĂ© leur vie pour protĂ©ger la communautĂ© qu’ils servaient, un endroit qu’ils considĂ©raient comme leur foyer. HĂ©ros de leur vivant, nous nous souviendrons d’eux pour leur personnalitĂ© et leur humanitĂ©, et nous exprimons notre respect Ă©ternel Ă  leurs familles, Ă  leurs amis et Ă  leurs collĂšgues de la GRC qui les connaissaient le mieux, les aimaient et ressentent le plus vivement leur absence.🍁

A very special commemoration was held in Ottawa today to mark the 153rd anniversary of the creation of the North West Mo...
05/24/2026

A very special commemoration was held in Ottawa today to mark the 153rd anniversary of the creation of the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) on May 23, 1873. Hosted at the RCMP National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood, and organized jointly by Ottawa Division of the RCMP Veterans’ Association and Beechwood Cemetery, the event was well attended by Veterans, families and special guests including RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme, Canadian Forces Provost Marshall B.Gen Vanessa Hanrahan, and the RCMP Musical Ride. Great photos and event summary by co-organizer. Nick McCarthy of Beechwood
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Tartan and Red Serge as performed at Shenkman Arts Centre, Orleans, this weekend. Incredibly rich performances by RCMP P...
05/18/2026

Tartan and Red Serge as performed at Shenkman Arts Centre, Orleans, this weekend. Incredibly rich performances by RCMP Pipes, Drums & Dancers - NCR, and their special guest performers; the Lyons Sisters & Glen Wolfe of the Swampy Cree MĂ©tis; Akina Ohlman (Fancy Shawl Dance), MacLeod Fiddlers of Glengarry County; Woodwind Quartet of the Governor General’s Foot Guards and Shabraque-Celtic
 Two performances enjoyed by over 730; ably supported by ODVA Red Coats greeting the arriving audience members and helping them find their seats together with Shenkman staff
 A joy to behold!


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THE SPRING ISSUE OF THE QUARTERLY IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!The Spring digital issue of the Quarterly is now available, fe...
05/14/2026

THE SPRING ISSUE OF THE QUARTERLY IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!

The Spring digital issue of the Quarterly is now available, featuring compelling stories from across the RCMP community.

This edition includes a cover feature on the Codiac RCMP’s new Vulnerable Persons Unit and its trauma-informed approach to investigations involving vulnerable individuals. Readers will also find articles celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Canadian Police College, exploring the work of the Friends of the Mounted Police Heritage Centre, and tracing the fascinating history behind the Force receiving the “Royal” designation.

Current subscribers can log into the RCMPVA Member’s Portal to access the digital Spring issue today.

Not yet a subscriber? Annual digital subscriptions are only $40 (taxes included) and include four digital issues per year, each featuring approximately 100 pages of RCMP history, feature stories, heritage articles, and community news.

To subscribe to the digital edition of the Quarterly, simply complete the registration form: The Quarterly (digital) Registration. https://membership.rcmpva.org/rcmpva-quarterly/

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LE NUMÉRO DU PRINTEMPS DE LA TRIMESTRIELLE EST MAINTENANT DISPONIBLE EN LIGNE!

Le numĂ©ro numĂ©rique du printemps de la Trimestrielle est maintenant disponible et prĂ©sente des histoires captivantes provenant de l’ensemble de la communautĂ© de la GRC.

Cette Ă©dition comprend un article de couverture sur l’évolution des enquĂȘtes policiĂšres au sein de la GRC rĂ©gionale de Codiac et son approche tenant compte des traumatismes dans les enquĂȘtes impliquant des personnes vulnĂ©rables. Les lecteurs y trouveront Ă©galement des articles soulignant le 50e anniversaire du CollĂšge canadien de police, explorant le travail des Amis du Centre du patrimoine de la GRC, ainsi qu’un regard fascinant sur l’histoire derriĂšre l’attribution du titre « royal » Ă  la Force.

Les abonnĂ©s actuels peuvent se connecter au portail des membres de l’AVGRC pour accĂ©der dĂšs aujourd’hui Ă  l’édition numĂ©rique du printemps.

Vous n’ĂȘtes pas encore abonnĂ©? L’abonnement numĂ©rique annuel n’est que de 40 $ (taxes incluses) et comprend quatre numĂ©ros numĂ©riques par annĂ©e, chacun offrant environ 100 pages d’articles, d’histoires patrimoniales et de nouvelles de la communautĂ© de la GRC.

Pour vous abonner Ă  la version numĂ©rique de la Trimestrielle, il vous suffit de vous connecter au portail des membres et de remplir le formulaire d’inscription : La Trimestrielle (numĂ©rique) Inscription.
https://membership.rcmpva.org/the-quarterly-library-la-bibliotheque-trimestrielle/

05/12/2026

Treat yourself to “Tartan and Red Serge”; a great afternoon or evening performance of the RCMP Pipes, Drums and Dancers - National Capital Region, as they perform two shows at the Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Boulevard, Ottawa (Orleans), Ontario. Special guest performers will include including the Lyons Sisters MĂ©tis Jiggers, the MacLeod Fiddlers, the Governor General’s Foot Guards Brass Ensemble, and Shabraque-Celtic. Come on out! You’ll be glad you did. 🍁

A great afternoon of fellowship, fun & great food for Veterans at Bells Corners Legion Branch 593. A huge thanks to Pres...
05/12/2026

A great afternoon of fellowship, fun & great food for Veterans at Bells Corners Legion Branch 593. A huge thanks to President Jake McDavid and his dedicated team for their generous hospitality in hosting this inaugural event!


Attendees included CAF Veterans; Korean War Veterans / Korean Veterans Association; Ottawa Division - RCMP Veterans’ Association (ODVA); RCMP Pipes, Drums and Dancers - NCR; Communications Security Establishment Retirees Association (CSERA) and CIVPOL / Ottawa Police Service police officers who have deployed in peacekeeping / police training operations overseas. Several representatives of the Canadian Veteran Service Dog Unit attended accompanied by their beautiful service dogs.

Also attending in support of Veterans were David Hill, Councillor Ward 3; Andrée Paige, Co-Chair - City of Ottawa Veterans Task Force; and Laine Johnson, Councillor, College Ward.

This inaugural event was conceived and hosted by Jake McDavid and his Branch 593 team from start to finish as organizers; set-up team; cooks; and servers. The two bands - Mavericks & Arc of Fire - are Veteran bands. Pipers of the RCMP Pipes, Drums and Dancers piped a number of tunes in tandem including the Regimental March of the RCMP.

A great event that RCMP Veterans were pleased to be invited to attend.🍁

A great afternoon of fellowship, fun & great food for Veterans at Bells Corners Legion Branch 593. A huge thanks to Pres...
05/12/2026

A great afternoon of fellowship, fun & great food for Veterans at Bells Corners Legion Branch 593. A huge thanks to President Jake McDavid and his dedicated team for their generous hospitality in hosting this inaugural event!
 Thanks also to David Hill, Councillor Ward 3; AndrĂ©e Paige, Co-Chair - City of Ottawa Veterans Task Force; and Laine Johnson, Councillor, College Ward, for taking the time to come out and join us, for sharing thoughts and supporting Veterans. Truly appreciated!. 🍁

Sarah Beckett Memorial RunThere is still time to register for the 6th annual Sarah Beckett Memorial Run that will take p...
05/06/2026

Sarah Beckett Memorial Run

There is still time to register for the 6th annual Sarah Beckett Memorial Run that will take place Sunday, May 10, 2026
- in person at the Starlight Stadium, Langford, B.C.
- virtual run - anywhere!

Details available at this link https://www.sarahbeckettmemorialrun.com/event-details
and below.

The Sarah Beckett Memorial Run is a 5km and 3km family run and walk which raises money for local non-profit organizations in the Western Communities in southern Vancouver Island. This event takes place locally in Langford BC and a virtual event is also available for those who are unable to attend the local run/walk.

This event is in memory of Cst Sarah Beckett, a Police Officer from the West Shore RCMP Detachment, who was killed in the line of duty on April 5, 2016.



Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026

Location:
Starlight Stadium, 1089 Langford Parkway, Langford BC

Virtual Event - If you can’t make it our local event, take part in the run/walk at your current location and share your photos to our social media pages using the hashtag

Registration Cost:

Local Event: $35
12 and under - $15
Cost of registration includes a race bib (local event only), finishers medal and participant insurance through VIRA.

Virtual Run - $25 (includes a finishers medal)

If you haven’t purchased one of our technical run shirts, you can add on one of our three different designs to your registration (additional cost)! Don’t wait to pick one up before they are gone!

REMEMBERING CPL. AINSWORTH DYER, PPCLI AT THE AFGHAN MISSION MEMORIAL GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY - OTTAWA - MAY 4, 2026RCMP...
05/05/2026

REMEMBERING CPL. AINSWORTH DYER, PPCLI AT THE AFGHAN MISSION MEMORIAL GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY - OTTAWA - MAY 4, 2026

RCMP members and RCMP Veterans were deeply honoured to meet with a close friend of the family of Cpl. Ainsworth Dyer, a soldier of the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI), who was tragically killed at Tarnak Farm, Kandahar, Afghanistan on April 17, 2002 in a friendly fire accident that also killed three other Canadian soldiers; Sgt. Marc Daniel Leger; Private Richard Green and Private Nathan Lloyd Smith.

Our respects to the memory of all the Canadian military and civilian personnel lost in Afghanistan. We will remember them. 🙏🍁


https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/people-and-stories/ainsworth-dyer

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Ottawa, ON
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