Dates
What date was the force formally brought into excistence?
August 30th, 1873
What war specifically earned us the prefix "Royal"?
Boer War (1899-1902)
Who is the current commissioner of the RCMP?
Mike Duheme
What two historical Items of signifigance are located in the chapel?
The honour roll and the retired guidon(s)
When did the scarlet tunic replace the norfolk jacket?
1875
During what time period was the force called the Northwest Mounted police?
1873-1904
Where did the six divisions(A-F)meet to begin the march west?
Fort Dufferin, Manitoba
Who was the first female to serve as acting commissioner?
Beverly Busson (Macdonald)
What is another name for the high browns and what year were they implemented?
Strathcona boots 1901
What service developed in 1972 helped police to track stolen items and missing persons?
Canadian Police Information Center (CPIC)
What date did the march west start?
July 8th, 1874
What was the first Fort of the Force?
Fort Mcleod, Alberta
Whose crown is used on the crest of the RCMP?
St. Edwards Crown
What was the first plane of the force and when was it put into use?
The Dragonfly in 1937
Where did the term "forage cap" come from?
Originated from the caps worn by british calvary, used to forage food for horses
What is the official anniversary of depot?
November 1st 1885
What is Fort Whoop-Up now known as?
DOUBLE OR NOTHING
The city of Lethbridge
Who was the first commissioner of the force? (hint: answer should include 2 names)
Lt.Col. William Osborne Smith (interim commissioner from sept 25th 1873- oct.17 1873)
Major general sir George Arthur French (Permanent from oct.1873-Jul 1876
What is the name of the first vessel put into use and the year it was commissioned?
Keewatin in 1890 (later sank in lake winnipeg)
When did equitation (horse riding) training end at depot?
1966, Building is currently MPTF
What was the last year for blue and white RCMP Vehicles?
1994
What was the intended route of the lost patrol?
Fort Macpherson NWT to Dawson city Yukon
What is the proper name for the parade square at depot and who was it named after?
Cst. Ralph Bateman Sleigh who was killed in a skirmish at Cut Knife hill
What is the name and brief history of the plane outside the RCMP heritage center?
Beechcraft D18 CF-MPH. first new plane purchased by the force after WW1. In service for 24 years
Name atleast one member who was awared the victoria cross and the war they were involved in?
(200 points per)
S/M Arthur Richardson: Boer War (1899-1902)
Cst. George Pearkes: WW1 (1914-1918)
Cst. Micheal O'Leary: WW1 (1914-1918)