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Seated in a brand-new throne and surrounded by dignitaries, King Charles opened Parliament Tuesday with a show of royal tradition — the first throne speech delivered by a reigning monarch in Canada in nearly half a century.

Reading from the speech — which is drafted by the federal government and lays out its policy priorities — the King proclaimed the "True North is indeed strong and free" and reaffirmed Canada's sovereignty while underscoring the "unprecedented" challenges the nation faces.

The Strathmore Venom junior lacrosse team had a successful home opener last weekend.

On Friday, May 23, the Venom were at the Strathmore Family Centre taking on the Calgary Axemen. 

"The crowd was awesome with a packed arena," said Travis Gauthier, vice president of Strathmore Lacrosse. "The team fed into the amazing energy from the crowd and played a really solid game."

By the end of the game, the Venom scored a 9-4 victory over the Axemen.

The Picture Butte Feeder Co-op (PBFC) in Alberta is fully operational again.

The Feeder Associations of Alberta note that this has been an exceptionally trying time for the PBFC's members, whose operations were put on hold through no fault of their own. 

Earlier this year, the province suspended the group's access to the Feeder Association Loan Guarantee Program (FALGP) following an investigation and concerns relating to financial mismanagement and regulatory issues.

Farmers have been experiencing some rain delays, but seeding is still ahead of the five-year average of 59 per cent complete.

Alberta's latest crop report shows provincially 73 per cent of the 2025 crop is now in the ground. 

The South is furthest ahead at 87 per cent seeded, followed by the Central, North West, and North East regions. The Peace Region is now at  61 per cent seeded up from 27 per cent last week.

Play Five Second Rule tomorrow at 8:10 a.m.

Keesyn Glawson will drop a category, and you've just got to name three things in that category in five seconds.

Win tickets to Tribue North of Texas with special guests Pepper Box happening this weekend on May 31.

You can also score a $25 gift card.

Listen for the cue to call at 8 a.m.

There was a historic turnout at the Chestermere Fine Art Guild's annual art show and sale.

The event took place on Saturday, May 24, at the Chestermere Rec Centre, and featured dozens of pieces showcasing the work of 14 local artists.

"I love the comradery, and new members come constantly," said Lorraine Everett, an artist with the guild. "Some leave, some stay. Most of all we enjoy each other. We all have something in common."

An agricultural ecologist makes the case for building the supply managed model rather than losing it in trade talks.

A Canadian agricultural ecologist says the supply management model is one worth building on, not destroying.

Claude Caldwell, professor emeritus at Dalhousie University and a former federal researcher, said regional and rural-urban divides have developed that send mixed messages to politicians and negotiators, and he worries about upcoming trade negotiations.

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Alberta's livestock producers will benefit from increased funding for the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Diagnostic Services Unit. 

Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson says the government is investing $9.5 million over three years, with $3.5 million being allotted each year. The funding is earmarked for the continued development of a full-service veterinary diagnostic laboratory in Calgary. 

He says the province has been supporting this project since 2020 and has been closely monitoring its impact as it continues to grow. 

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has called three byelections to take place on June 23.

The three vacant ridings are Edmonton-Strathcona, Edmonton-Ellerslie and Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills.

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi will run in Edmonton-Strathcona, which became vacant when former premier Rachel Notley resigned her seat late last year. It'll be Nenshi's first chance at getting a seat in the legislature since taking over the party reins last summer.

The Town of Strathmore celebrated Public Works Week by showcasing a variety of equipment in Kinsmen Park.

The event occurred May 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the second consecutive year and displayed tractors, skid steers, excavators, and heavy equipment for people to see, touch, and even honk the horns.

The town also gave away hard hats, temporary tattoos, water bottles, swag bags, and offered participants free doughnuts and coffee.