Royal Canadian Mounted Police Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald identified the person who carried out a school massacre as an 18-year-old woman with mental health issues, but did not provide a motive for one of the worst mass shootings in the country’s history. The killer, who police named as Jesse Van Rootselaar, died by suicide after the shooting on February 10 in Tumbler Ridge, a remote community in British Columbia. | Reuters

Canadian police on Wednesday identified the shooter responsible for one of the worst mass shootings in the country’s history as an 18-year-old with a history of mental-health interventions. Authorities said Jesse van Rootselaar carried out the mass shooting attack—the 3rd deadliest in Canadian history—Tuesday at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in a remote community in northeastern British Columbia. Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said the suspect was born

3.7K views · 66 reactions | This week, the World-Famous RCMP Musical Ride came to Selkirk Park. The RCMP Musical Ride showcases troops of riders and horses executing a variety of intricate cavalry drills set to music.  Mayor Larry Johannson had the honour of taking the salute to start the ride. The Grey Cup also made an appearance at the event  It was great to see so many people pack into the fairgrounds for this one-of-a-kind event! | City of Selkirk | Facebook

11K views · 337 reactions | The RCMP Musical Ride was performed Saturday and Sunday in Whitehorse. The show has roots dating back to the 1870s. In those days, mounted police officers were still trained in cavalry techniques such as using spears. The ride features 32 horses and officers in Red Serge. This year the musical ride was brought coast to coast as part of Canada 150. In a rare occurrence it's next headed to Skagway, Alaska. | CBC Yukon | Facebook

88K views · 98 reactions | A 1954 look at the RCMP's Musical Ride. c/o NFB. | Old Canada Series | Facebook