International Women’s Day: Highlighting the achievements of local women Posted by: fitzhugh Posted date:
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International Women’s Day celebrated the achievements of women on March 8. The
Fitzhugh spoke with several local women of achievement, including Estelle Blanchette (top left), Jenna McGrath (top right), Matricia Bauer (bottom left), Candace Broughton (bottom right) and Lynn Wannop (not pictured). | Supplied photos
Joanne McQuarrie, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter | reporter@fitzhugh.ca
Since the first gathering in 1911, International Women’s Day has celebrated the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women annually on March 8.
A few women in Jasper each talked about their journey that has led to where they are today.
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