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A group representing Canada's doctors is challenging the constitutionality of Alberta's legislation limiting access to medical treatment for transgender youth, arguing it violates their Charter right to freedom of conscience.

The Canadian Medical Association says the court challenge is meant to protect the relationship between patients and doctors when it comes to making treatment decisions.

The legislation was part of a trio of bills Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government passed last year affecting transgender people.

Phase 2 of the Alix Lake dredging project has begun and is expected to continue through to the end of June.

The Village's goal is to remove vegetation in high-use areas such as the boat launch, beach area, and the middle of the lake to improve water depth and reduce the buildup of organic matter.

This effort aims to support the overall health of the lake.

Access to the nature trail will be limited during the project, and from the bridge to the gazebo there will be no access permitted, and barricades will be up.

Alberta has seen more than 600 cases of measles since early March, as 19 more cases of the highly contagious disease have been confirmed.

The province says 22 are still transmissible and all but two of the new cases are in southern Alberta, the area that has seen most of the province's cases.

Alberta Health Services says the slew of cases is likely due to underreporting, prompting officials to issue an exposure advisory until further notice.

Due to funding challenges and rising costs, the Sendero Centre, a non-profit organization formerly known as the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre in Red Deer, is facing a dire situation and is pleading for support from the community of Central Alberta before it is too late.

The goal is ambitious but necessary — $300,000 must be raised by the Sendero Centre in the next two months to ensure essential services continue for those who rely on them.

Member of Parliament for Red Deer, Burton Bailey released the following statement on the Speech from the Throne given yesterday:

“I was honoured to represent the people of the Red Deer riding during His Majesty King Charles III's delivery of the Speech from the Throne, marking the official opening of the 45th Parliament. The presence of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty Queen Camilla was a meaningful and historic moment for all Canadians." says Bailey

Canada Post on Wednesday laid out its "final offers" to the union representing 55,000 workers after negotiations resumed Wednesday morning, as tensions run high over the future of the beleaguered institution.

Included in the proposal are an end to compulsory overtime, a signing bonus of $1,000 for urban employees and $500 for rural and suburban ones, cost-of-living payments that are triggered at a lower inflation threshold.

Parliament gets back to work Wednesday with a new Speaker, a new prime minister and plenty of new faces in the House of Commons.

Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia will preside over the House of Commons for the first time today, while his office has confirmed that all 343 members of Parliament have now been sworn in.

Roughly a third of those MPs, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, were elected for the first time in April and will face their first question period today.

Heat warnings have been issued for parts of central Alberta for Wednesday.

A Red Deer MLA has been appointed as Alberta’s new parliamentary secretary for constitutional affairs.

Premier Danielle Smith named Jason Stephan, MLA for Red Deer-South, to the role on May 21.

According to the province, the position will play a key role as Alberta continues to assert its constitutional jurisdiction in areas such as resource development—ensuring the province’s rights are protected and respected within the federation.

“I am committed to standing up for Alberta and ensuring our constitutional rights are respected and upheld,” Stephan said.

InteliRain is like the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, but for irrigation farmers — getting their fields “just right” for water distribution.

The Calgary-based company uses an automated variable rate irrigation system that allows growers to maximize yields, minimize workloads and conserve water.