It is that time of year – time to name the RCMP’s newest canine recruits.

The RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC) in Innisfail is inviting Canadian children to enter name suggestions online for 13 German Shepherd puppies that will be born at the Centre this year.

A new letter is selected each year to start the names. For 2023, all the names must begin with the letter “S”.  All contest entries must be submitted using the online form.

There will be winners chosen from each province and territory and they will receive a laminated 8×10-inch photo of the pup they name, a plush dog named Justice and an RCMP water bottle.

Contest rules:
Only kids between the ages of 4 to 14 years old may enter.
Contestants can suggest only 1 name (1 entry per person).
The name must start with the letter “S”.
The name must be 1 or 2 syllables.
The name must have no more than 9 letters.
Contestants must live in Canada.
Entries must be received by March 16, 2023.
Contest winners and the winning names will be announced on April 6, 2023, on the RCMP website and social media.