The Viking RCMP have a new officer who joined the detachment just last week.
Cst. Chris Purvis has finally realized a long held dream to join the force and, at 37, is now making it a reality.
“I’m excited to be here,” he said, during an interview Monday morning. “I’m excited to be on the job. It’s a dream that’s been a long time in the works.”
After graduating from a six month training program at the RCMP Depot in Regina April 29, he arrived in Viking with his family just last week. Monday was only his fourth shift at the local detachment and he is being helped to learn the ropes by Cst. Cory Tourand.
There are usually four positions at this posting, including Cpl. Brad Mouland (Commanding Officer), Cst. Tourand, Cst. Kathy Hanson, and another officer on administrative leave. Purvis is replacing Hanson, who will be leaving at the end of the month to step into the limelight as a member of the RCMP Musical Ride.
Purvis came to Viking with his young family, which includes wife Julie and their three boys, ages 7, 4, and 1. “They’re a lot of fun,” he said, of the boys, the oldest of which is home schooled.
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