Women's rights movement marks 90-year anniversary in Calgary

CALGARY — Calgary is celebrating Persons Day downtown Friday honouring the anniversary of the victory of the Persons Case, which recognized women as qualified persons in Canada. Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi, members of the Famous 5 Foundation, along with other dignitaries and performers are gathering at the monument in Olympic Plaza this afternoon. The original Famous Five was comprised of Emily Murphy, Irene Parlby, Louise McKinney, Henrietta Muir Edwards and Nellie McClung who won their a