Louise McKenney – Claresholm Local Press

Lieutenant Governor unveils bust of women’s rights pioneer

Posted on: October 9, 2019October 8, 2019 Staff Writer

It was a fitting tribute to a pioneer in women’s rights in Canada. This past Saturday, Oct. 5, Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell officially unveiled a bust of Louise McKinney, as well as an exhibit honouring the Famous 5 and women in agriculture, at the Claresholm and District Museum before a gathering of dignitaries and special guests. McKinney was one of … Read more…

Storytellers bring Famous 5 back to life

Posted on: October 9, 2019October 8, 2019 Staff Writer

By Rob Vogt Local Press Writer There was a time when women were not equal before the eyes of the law. They were not even viewed as legal persons. That changed when the Famous 5 petitioned the Privy Council of England, who ultimately declared that women were persons under the law. That paved the way for women to be appointed … Read more…