The highlight of my Canada Day was the play The Valiant Five, presented in the gazebo.
It was an excellent presentation of history by five very talented women, spearheaded by former Olds resident Mary Hays.
We are so fortunate to have the fruits of such great talent presented in our area.
And it gives pause to think that only 90 years ago, women were not legally persons in Alberta. We can thank the Valiant Five for their work when they weren't even considered persons.
Alice Halberer,
Olds
In Canada, women were not declared "persons" under Canadian law until Oct. 18, 1929, as a result of a campaign by five Alberta women — Emily Murphy, Nellie McClung, Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney and Henrietta Muir Edwards. — Ed.
