The Honourable Pam Parsons, Minister Responsible for Women and Gender Equality, will bring greetings on behalf of the Provincial Government at the 50th Anniversary celebration of women being accepted as regular members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

The event will take place tomorrow (Tuesday, June 18) at 10:30 a.m. at RCMP headquarters, 100 E White Hills Rd, St. John’s.

Three of the first female officers are from Newfoundland and Labrador. They include retired Staff Sergeant Gail Courtney, retired Constable Cheryl LaFosse and retired Constable Rosemary Coffey.

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