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Environment Canada has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Rocky View County, which includes Cochrane, as conditions become increasingly favourable for powerful storms.

Forecasters warn that thunderstorms developing later this afternoon and continuing into the evening may bring:

• Strong wind gusts capable of damaging roofs, fences and soft-topped shelters

• Large hail that can shatter windows, dent vehicles and injure persons caught outdoors

King Charles arrived in Canada Tuesday afternoon for a short visit that will include reading the speech from the throne in Parliament.

The highly symbolic visit is happening as Canada copes with U.S. President Donald Trump's attempts to upend global trade with tariffs and his repeated calls for Canada's annexation.

The Canadian Armed Forces plane carrying the King and Queen Camilla landed in Ottawa shortly after 1 p.m. 

Canola oil would be one of the main beneficiaries of proposed changes to the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit making their way through U.S. Congress, says an analyst.

The feedstock is not eligible for the credit under the current rules because of its unfavourable carbon intensity (CI) score.

However, under new rules contained in the budget bill that recently passed through the U.S. House of Representatives, canola’s carbon intensity score drops to 38.5 grams of carbon dioxide per megajoule from 54.9.

Quebec Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia was elected Speaker of the House of Commons on Monday — after an unusually dramatic race that saw the only Conservative contenders drop out of the running at the last minute.

Conservative MPs Chris d'Entremont and John Nater both put their names forward but withdrew on the House floor before the election began Monday morning.

The Liberals currently have 169 seats in the minority Parliament, leaving them three seats shy of the 172 required for a majority.

Government House leader Steven MacKinnon says the NDP will not be granted official party status because the law says a party needs at least 12 seats to be recognized.

The NDP was reduced to just seven seats in last month's election.

Interim NDP Leader Don Davies has told The Canadian Press he spoke with the Prime Minister's Office about obtaining official party status for the NDP in the House of Commons.

Davies pointed to several past instances of provincial legislatures granting party status to an opposition party.

As bear activity increases during warmer months, Alberta Fish and Wildlife is urging residents, campers, and industrial operators to take extra precautions with garbage disposal to help prevent human-bear conflicts.

Improperly stored garbage remains the number one attractant drawing bears into communities, campsites, and worksites. Experts emphasize that managing waste properly not only protects people and property but also helps keep bears in the wild where they belong.

The artwork of Keely Wildman is featured on the limited edition poster for the 59th Cochrane Lions Labour Day Weekend Rodeo.

A celebration was held on May 25 to unveil the winning entry and to recognize all six high school artists who submitted entries in the first-ever poster contest for the rodeo.

"I'm just really happy that I got this opportunity," said Keely, a student from St. Timothy High School. “After seeing all these posters, I was just shocked that mine won because they’re all so good.”

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The Cochrane Aces U11 CMSA softball team delivered a dominant performance this weekend at the Leduc Jets Spring Classic, capping off an undefeated run with a gold medal victory on Sunday.

The Aces went a perfect 4-0 over the course of the tournament, showcasing strong teamwork, solid defense, and powerful hitting. Their championship win came in convincing fashion with a 10-2 triumph in the gold medal game.

Adding to their impressive showing, the Aces allowed the fewest runs of any team in the tournament, a testament to their disciplined defense and standout pitching.

A major donation by Cochrane Victim Services is making it possible for Cochrane Search and Rescue (SAR) to replace one of its aging rescue units.

On Sunday, Maxine Wilton, Cochrane Victim Services chair, and past chair Brenda Sine presented $50,000 to the valued community organization.