Quesnel has lost a prominent member of the community.
Mary Sjostrom, Director of Electoral Area A for the Cariboo Regional District, passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning.
In her decades of public service, Mary served as a City Councillor for Quesnel before becoming the City’s first female Mayor. She was the president of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities between 2012 and 2013, and at the time of her passing, she sat as the Electoral Area A Director for the Cariboo Regional District, on top of being a board member on countless committees across Quesnel and the Cariboo.
Mary was instrumental in many projects and programs getting off the ground, such as the West Fraser Centre and Communities in Bloom.
She had a passion and love for her community, its people, and a drive to improve the quality of life in the Cariboo for everyone.
Information regarding any public memorial or service will be shared when available. Out of respect for the family’s wishes, we ask that their privacy be honoured during this difficult time.
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