It recognizes and celebrates the contributions, achievements and diversity of seniors and older persons throughout the province.
A couple of Corner Brook women have received the 2025 Seniors of Distinction Awards. It recognizes and celebrates the contributions, achievements and diversity of seniors and older persons throughout the province. Priscilla Boutcher and Maureen Mennie were two of 22 nominations this year. Born here in 1934. Boutcher dedicated most of her adult life working hard to make improvements for her city and region, and the province as a whole. She served more than two decades on City Council as a councillor, deputy mayor and as Corner Brook’s first female mayor.
Born in Scotland in 1939, Maureen Mennie moved here with her husband, Ian, in 1968. Ms. Mennie was a librarian before studying political science and Russian history at MUN. She then gained employment as a researcher for the CBC, before returning to library work.
UPDATED: Missing man located safe
RCMP are looking for information after a vehicle fire at a Stephenville dealership last night
RCMP looking for the public's help with a stolen ATV investigation in Barachois Brook
Man arrested after an assault in Corner Brook that left a female with injuries
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