Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced sweeping policy changes regarding transgender procedures‚ parental rights‚ and women’s sports. The new rules will ban gender reassignment procedures‚ both “top and bottom” surgeries‚ for all children aged 17 and under. Puberty blockers will be banned for all children aged 15 and under. NEXT: Hormone Therapy (AKA Puberty Blockers) will be banned for all children aged 15 and under. — Keean Bexte (@TheRealKeean) January 31‚ 2024 “Teachers are PROHIBITED from unilaterally changing the name and pronouns of young children without the consent of parents‚” journalist Keean Bexte added. “Biological Women will have the right to participate in WOMEN ONLY sports. Male-to-female transgender athletes will not have access to these spaces‚” he noted. SPORTS: Biological Women will have the right to participate in WOMEN ONLY sports. Male-to-female transgender athletes will not have access to these spaces. — Keean Bexte (@TheRealKeean) January 31‚ 2024 “Gender identity can be a hard thing to talk about‚ especially when you are involved. But this conversation is extremely important and parental involvement is critical. Kids need to know we love and support them‚” Danielle Smith wrote. Watch Smith’s message to Albertans: Gender identity can be a hard thing to talk about‚ especially when you are involved. But this conversation is extremely important and parental involvement is critical. Kids need to know we love and support them. My message to all Albertans: pic.twitter.com/i0ii57GLa6 — Danielle Smith (@ABDanielleSmith) January 31‚ 2024 Smith‚ a member of the United Conservative Party‚ angered officials from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party with the policy changes. Daily Mail reports: Smith‚ a member of the United Conservative Party‚ said the aim was to protect children‚ while also expanding provisions for adult trans healthcare. She has angered officials from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party‚ which has taken a so-called ‘affirming’ stance on procedures for children who say they are trans. She said that she wanted all people to feel welcome and supported in Alberta – a sparsely-populated province of 4.4 million people bordering British Colombia in western Canada‚ with Calgary its largest city. But‚ she said‚ she was not prepared to roll the dice with ‘complex and often changing emotions of those teenagers’. ‘Making permanent and irreversible decisions regarding one’s biological sex‚ while still a youth‚ can severely limit that child’s choices in the future‚’ said Smith. She said opting for life-changing medical procedures ‘poses a risk to that child’s future.’ Under Smith’s new policy‚ all children under the age of 17 are banned from having top and bottom surgery. Children aged 15 and under are banned from taking puberty blockers and hormone therapy‚ unless such therapy has already started. Teenagers aged 16 and 17 can start hormone therapy as long as they have permission from their parents‚ a physician and a psychologist. Parents will need to give permission before a student aged 15 and under can use a name or pronoun at school other than what they were given at birth: those aged 16 and 17 won’t require parental permission‚ but the schools will have to inform the parents. “Trudeau was asked if he will meet with Danielle Smith while she is in Ottawa to discuss her gender policy proposal concerning minors‚” The Counter Signal wrote. Watch Trudeau’s response: Trudeau was asked if he will meet with Danielle Smith while she is in Ottawa to discuss her gender policy proposal concerning minors. He replies that the LGBTQ kids are most vulnerable to homelessness &; goes on to call Tucker Carlson "far-right." pic.twitter.com/1IeOXHw0If — The Counter Signal (@TheCounterSgnl) February 2‚ 2024 More from The Counter Signal: Premier Smith had already indicated she believes in having a strong emphasis on family involvement in educational decisions‚ particularly concerning personal and sensitive matters like gender identity. At the UCP convention in November‚ Smith said “Parents are the primary caregivers and educators of their children.” Of all the issues discussed at the two-day event‚ this statement garnered the loudest applause from party delegates. Some adult members of the transgender community have voiced their support for the focus on protecting vulnerable kids. Alberta NDP members have quite predictably voiced their concerns over the pending policies‚ accusing Smith of targeting vulnerable children. Rachel Notley responded to Smith’s Wednesday announcement by calling the policies “hateful.” Moreover‚ the NDP’s federal counterpart recently said that “trans kids” are one of the most vulnerable groups in Canada and even promoted giving them quick access to puberty blockers.

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A dog alerted his owners to a danger no one saw and succeeded in protecting the neighbors. Check out this incredible video! Dogs are said to be “man’s best friend.” But sometimes they can be even more than that. Lucy is an Australian Shepherd from Arlington‚ Washington. The local news and the Arlington Police department have highlighted her heroism. Her owner's name is Dougles O'Connor II. RELATED: Dog Keeps Breaking into Nursery and Mom Is Fed up Until She Realizes Her Baby's Not Breathing Youtube shares‚ "Just after 3 a.m.‚ North County Fire/EMS and Arlington police officers were sent." This early morning bark was the reason that these neighbors remained safe. Dog Prevents a Life-Threatening Fire Douglas tells the story of his heroic pooch and how the dog alerted her loved ones to danger. He sits on his couch and pets Lucy. He shares about the moment Lucy woke him and his wife: "Loud‚ screaming-type bark. It was totally different than her just barking at a usual‚ usual bark. It was totally-woke us both up. Something's wrong. Wow. She was trying to tell us something.’" RELATED: Teen Is Shocked As Trusted Pet Dog Suddenly Nips Him in the Night‚ but Then He Smells Smoke To his surprise‚ the dog alerted them that there was a fire across the street. The fire was out of control at the shed and fence‚ but the fire department arrived and put out the fire before it was able to reach the house. The man raves about his precious dog and how the police officers and firefighters really loved her. Watching this video reminds us of the Lord's protection for us in unexpected ways. It is incredible to see how God used this dog to keep the family across the street safe. YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Rescue Dog Kept Scratching At Door‚ Then Grandma Discovers Grandkid Is Having A Seizure Isaiah 41:10 "So do not fear‚ for I am with you; do not be dismayed‚ for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." WATCH: Dog Alerted Family To Neighbor’s Fire  LISTEN: Mary Lou Retton Nearly Died And Now She's Opening Up | Baby Was So Tiny His Foot Was the Size of Finger h/t: Good News Network Featured Image Credit: Youtube/KING 5 Seattle The post Their Dog Made a Sound in the Middle of the Night They’ve Never Heard and It Saved Lives appeared first on GodUpdates.