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Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Rome on Friday to attend Pope Leo's inaugural mass.

The Prime Minister's Office said in a news release Tuesday that Carney will be in Rome from May 16 to 19.

The ceremony, which marks the official start of a pope's term, will take place on Sunday, May 18, at St. Peter’s Square.

The news release said it is a "longstanding tradition of the Catholic Church, and a defining moment in Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate."

Psalm 139:13-14

"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."

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Colossians 2:3

From the looks of things, you're pretty impressive. You've got a nice place. And I suppose your neighbours would agree that you're a hard worker...climbing right on up that ladder toward success, right?... 

Your salary is good and your material possessions are growing in number, but...the truth is you are empty on the inside and you're faking it on the outside. Not one thing you own in your "kingdom" has brought you the happiness you long for. 

So you're thinking, "Maybe if I could land that better job," or "get into that bigger house," or...or....

YORKTON, Sask. —Those affected by quarantines and eradication policies want more financial assistance from the federal government.

Efforts to trace the bovine tuberculosis case discovered last fall have put several farms in quarantine and under financial pressure.

The positive test found on a Saskatchewan cow at slaughter Nov. 29, 2024, brought with it numerous ramifications as a result of Canada’s tracing policies to ensure continued trade under international animal health rules.

The union representing thousands of Alberta government workers has voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action.

Guy Smith, president of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, said members have voted 90 per cent in favour of hitting the picket lines.

Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Smith said the goal remains to get a deal at the bargaining table.

"We do not want to have to use the clear strike mandate we have received, but we will, if necessary," he said, calling it a historic strike vote.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's chief of staff is sounding the alarm over Prime Minister Mark Carney's pick to head up the government's environment portfolio.

Rob Anderson took to social media Tuesday to air his misgivings about new Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin.

"Sit down for this one Alberta...Meet Canada's new Environment Minister," he writes.

Calgary legislature member Ric McIver is the new Speaker of the Alberta legislature.

McIver resigned as municipal affairs minister early Tuesday and soon after was voted into the Speaker's job by his peers, defeating Opposition NDP candidate Heather Sweet.

After the vote result was announced, McIver was ceremoniously dragged to the Speaker's chair by Premier Danielle Smith and Opposition NDP house leader Christina Gray.

Some jovial heel dragging on McIver's part meant Gray dropped his elbow and started pushing him from behind while Smith led the way.

Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of a person with confirmed measles in the North Zone who has been in public settings while infectious. Additional locations may be released if necessary.

Individuals who were in the following locations during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles:

Location:

Crown and Anchor Pub
8022 100 St, Grande Prairie

Exposure time periods:

May 4: Approx. 8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (MDT)

Location:

Harry Balfour School celebrated Arbor Day with a new tree thanks to the support of the County of Grande Prairie, Arbor Day Society, and Government of Alberta Wildfire group. The Grade 1 students were excited to welcome County of Grande Prairie Reeve Bob Marshall and Deputy Reeve Amanda Frayn, and Arbor Day Society’s Judy Tremblay and Brenden Mondoux to their official tree planting ceremony.

A distinguished professor emeritus in the Department of Biosystems Engineering at the University of Manitoba will be invested into the Order of Manitoba this summer.

Dr. Digvir S. Jayas, an engineer and agrologist, has received multiple awards for his 30-year research and teaching career. He conducts research related to drying, handling and storing of grains and oilseeds and digital image processing for grading and processing operations in the Agri-Food industry.