The Olde Guard

Rock of Ages: Grave Concerns

First, A Little History

In 1973, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) celebrated its 100 anniversary, but did you know, prior to 1920 and 1904 Canada’s “Mounties” went by two other names — as well as a merger?

It was 1873, when Canada’s federal police force, the North-West Mounted Police was established.

The first change was in 1904, when King Edward VII, son of the late Queen Victoria (who died 1901), permitted the designation of “Royal” to be added to “Nort...