Are Alberta’s proposed policies for trans youth and parents …

Are Alberta’s proposed policies for trans youth and parents "rights" based strictly on ideology?

Katie DeLucia-Burk, registered social worker
Thursday, March 21, 2024 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization

The Alberta Government recently announced their intention to ban gender-affirming care for trans youth under the age of 18, despite contemporary research and internationally recognized best practices, as set out by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), agreeing that this could end up hurting many of those vulnerable youth. Additionally proposed measures for transgender minors also includes a ban on puberty blockers and parental consent for pronoun changes. Teachers and health professionals were largely not consulted, but more importantly, trans youth have had their voices completely ignored.

How Important is Tourism to our Lethbridge and Southern …

How Important is Tourism to our Lethbridge and Southern Alberta Region?

Erin Crane, CEO for Tourism Lethbridge
Thursday, March 28, 2024 12:00 PM
Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization

Tourism is vital for the success of many economies around the world. It boosts revenues, creates thousands of jobs, helps to develop infrastructure and plants a sense of cultural exchange between visitors and residents. With four UNESCO World Heritage sites and the largest facilities for Sports and Business Events south of Calgary, opportunities are available to invest, grow and capture additional economic impact. How do we accomplish this and do it in a sustainable way?