The RCMP Venturer and Rover program received an unexpected award earlier this week.
Helen Owen of the Canadian Cancer Society surprised the group by presenting them with a youth achievement certificate for their work on the Society's Relay for Life held every May at Masich Place Stadium.
The group has provided 24-hour security for the event for the past 10 years and have committed to continuing the service this year when the event is held May 10-11.
The co-ed Venturer and Rover program is a partnership between the RCMP and Scouts Canada and is one of only a few such groups in the country. The group invites youth, aged 14 to 26, to participate in both traditional scouting opportunities as well as RCMP training opportunities.
The co-ed Venturer and Rover program is a partnership between the RCMP and Scouts Canada and is one of only a few such groups in the country. It's open to youth ages 14 to 26 and allows them to participate in both traditional scouting opportunities as well as RCMP training opportunities.
Any youth interested in taking part in the program are urged to call the local RCMP detachment at 250-561-3300.
