ELLERGODT, R.A. (Robert)
The Gallery
The Nameplates
Troop Number and Year: TR. 20 1972/73
The Stories
Regina, Saskatchewan Depot Division: Training 100 Anniversary of the RCMP; January 8th to July 10th, 1973 – Troop 20
Senior Troop during Queen Elizabeth’s visit on July 1, 1973 Highlights: Assisted teaching Swimming, Driver Supervisor
Coquitlam, British Columbia: Posting to General Duties, trainer Cst. D. Kettles. General Duties, Municipal Traffic July 1973 – April 1975
Highlights: Canadian Bankers Association Medal for Bravery. Incident involved an armed robbery of a Bank of Montreal where I was injured in a shoot out with the four heavily armed robbers.
Burnaby, British Columbia: Freeway Patrol duties for North Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey, and Langley 1975 to 1977.
Maple Ridge, British Columbia: Municipal Traffic and General Duties 1977 to 1981
Airdrie, Alberta: General Duties 1981 to 1982
Calgary, Alberta: Calgary International Airport Special Squad – Criminal Intelligence Duties 1982 to 1986.
Calgary Commercial Crime 1986 to 1993.
Highlights:
One year non degree program University of Calgary.
VIP trained for Personal Security duties.
Retirement – August 16, 1993 Long Service Medal.
RCMP Veterans’ Association Joined in 1993 at time of retirement from RCMP.
Division Treasurer – 2012 to (open)
Division President – 2018 to 2021
Director National Board 2023 (six months)
Fort Calgary Board of Directors – 2018 to 2023
Post Careers:
Bank of Montreal Corporate Security, Calgary, Alberta responsible for all aspects of internal and external crime against the Bank in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the North West Territories. 1993 - 2001
Katz Group Canada Corporate Security, Calgary, Alberta, responsible for all aspects of internal and external crime against this Corporation (Pharma Plus and Rexall Pharmacies) for Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, with a temporary position in Toronto, Ontario.) 2004 to 2006.
Law Society of Alberta Conduct Department, Calgary, Alberta, responsible for the investigation of lawyers conduct concerning the Legal Professions Act. 2006 to 2014.
Fully Retired in 2014.
Summary:
The RCMP provided me with an opportunity to enjoy a career where I could work with and protect the public. This experience promoted my personal development and provided me the training necessary to enjoy three additional careers after my retirement. The RCMP was responsible for helping me define who I am, then, now and in the future. In addition to the law enforcement training I received, I was able to advance my personal education in the fields of business and accounting by attending post secondary school.
Today I enjoy my retirement with colleagues of the RCMP, RCMP Veterans’ Association, and a variety of other law enforcement personnel from around the world.
I enjoyed my service and would not change any aspects of it.
Community Volunteer:
Scouts Canada as a leader and Group Committee Chair, Crohns and Colitis Society, Calgary Minor Hockey in the position of team Manager at the AA level, Little League Baseball coach and manager.
Divisions Served: E & K Div.
Medals and Honours: Canadian Bankers Association Medal; RCMP Long Service Medal
Regimental Number: #30254
Training Division: Depot
Troop Number and Year: TR. 20 1972/73
Home Town: Calgary, AB
Engagement Date: Jan 08, 1973