Nicole Rancourt is the newest inductee into the Women's Hall of Fame. (submitted)

By paNOW Staff

Women's Hall of Fame

Former MLA inducted into Women’s Hall of Fame

Feb 21, 2023 | 4:01 PM

Former MLA and volunteer Nicole Rancourt has been inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame by the Prince Albert Council of Women.

In addition to political activism, Rancourt gives much of her time to multiple efforts which made her a top choice to be the most recent inductee.

“Nicole has been a strong voice for women, families and children. She has been a role model throughout her career, both as a social worker and in public life. She has provided many with support, guidance and genuine caring,” Chrissy Halliday, president of the council, said.

In her teens, Rancourt started by volunteering at the Holy Family Hospital then joined the Woodland Daycare Board later when she became a mother.

In 2008, she was acknowledged by the Elizabeth Fry Society for her work with incarcerated women.

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Rancourt has served as chair of:

· Health Sciences Association of Saskatchewan Prince Albert branch,

· Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers Prince Albert branch,

· Citizen Advisory Committee for Saskatchewan Penitentiary and Prince Albert Parole.

Currently she is a member of:

· Community Networking Coalition, Heart of the Youth Community Powwow Committee’ Prince Albert Council of Women, Prince Albert Historical Society

· Parkland Restorative Justice, Mental Health support for the Crisis Intervention Stress Management (CISM) team at Saskatchewan Penitentiary

Between 2016 and 2020, she served as Prince Albert Northcote MLA and still helps out in the political arena and advocates for more women in leadership roles.

“One factor taken into consideration by the Selection Committee is the themes of both the United Nations and the Government of Canada. Nicole’s contributions truly encompass both the Government of Canada’s and the UN’s 2023 themes,” Halliday said.

The UN theme 2023 International Women’s Day is “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”

The Government of Canada’s 2023 theme is “Every Woman Counts”.

The induction ceremony will take place on March 11 at the Coronet Hotel.

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