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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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Flin Flon R.C.M.P.
75th Anniversary Celebration
July 30th to August 1st, 2010
75 PROUD YEARS OF MUNICIPAL SERVICE
“As and from the first day of April, 1935, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police shall undertake the policing of the Municipal District of Flin Flon.”
These are the words that established not only 75 years of municipal policing service to the residence of Flin Flon, but also Canada’s first municipal policing contract with the RCMP.
Prior to 1930 the RCMP attended to the Flin Flon area on an as needed basis. Provincial policing services were provided by the Manitoba Provincial Police, but there were two Members of the RCMP manning a detachment on the Saskatchewan side of the border, occupying a small building belonging to the Hudson Bay Mining and Smelting Company for $20.00 per month.
On April 1st, 1932 the RCMP absorbed the Manitoba Provincial Police becoming responsible for the enforcement of criminal law in the Province of Manitoba. Municipal policing for Flin Flon was provided by a Municipal Police force at this time.
With the 1934 strike came the realization that the Municipal Police force did not meet the needs of the community. March 16th, 1935 the RCMP temporarily took over the municipal policing duties of Flin Flon, which later became official with the signing of the RCMP’s first Municipal Policing contract.
Over the last 75 years more than 350 Members of the RCMP have had the honor of serving the residents of Flin Flon and area.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, current and past Members of the Flin Flon RCMP in conjunction with the City of Flin Flon will be celebrating this historic milestone on the August 1st, 2010 long weekend. Planned events for the celebration are:
July 30th will be a wine and cheese registration held at the Flin Flon Community hall.
July 31st will have a pancake breakfast hosted by the Lions at Creekside Park. Blocked Golf T-Times for those interested. An RCMP Flin Flon historical Geo-cashe. Afternoon Tea at the Flin Flon Community hall.
August 1st will see a Red Serge Grande March, the presentation of a Memory Wall honoring all of the Members who have served the community of Flin Flon over the last 75 years, and a Regimental Ball. The Regimental Ball will be inclusive of a dinner, dance and silent auction. All proceeds will be donated to the Slain Police Officers Fund and local charities.
Ticket price for this celebration is $85.00/person and those interested can register on line at the City of Flin Flon’s website, http://www.cityofflinflon.com/75thRCMP.htm or tickets will be available at the Flin Flon, Creighton, Cranberry Portage RCMP Detachments and Flin Flon City Hall as of April 1st, 2010.