Today is the 150th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement in which he said, “As we mark this milestone anniversary, we acknowledge that while the errors of the past cannot be forgotten, they can be learned from. The RCMP will continue to support healing and reconciliation, as it continues to keep our communities safe now and into the future.”

There are events planned throughout the summer to commemorate a century and a half of policing by the RCMP. That includes the RCMP Musical Ride which, it was announced Tuesday morning, will be coming to Saskatoon for two afternoon performances on July 15 and 16. The show will open with a performance by SuperDogs.

Also taking place this week, on Thursday, there will be a Change of Command ceremony in Gatineau, Quebec. The ceremony will mark the symbolic handover of authority from outgoing Commissioner Brenda Lucki to incoming Commissioner Mike Duheme.