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Cochrane gas prices are holding steady at 106.9 cents per litre, continued the trend of being considerably higher than Calgary where prices are ranging between 90.9 cents per litre and 94.9 cents per litre.

Expect a wet day today with periods of rain and a few thunderstorms this morning. Precipitation is expected to be around 5 to 10 mm . There will be further risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon.

The East End community may soon become home to a "one stop shop" medical centre.

The Cochrane RCMP have apprehended the driver of a stolen pickup truck after taking police on a car and foot pursuit. Shortly after 5 a.m., Calgary Police Service advised Cochrane RCMP of a stolen truck entering the detachment area.

There has been no change to the gas prices at the pump in Cochrane today, according to GasBuddy.com. All stations are selling at 106.9 cents per litre. Calgary stations are still significantly lower at 91.9 cents per litre around the northwest.

Expect more of the same today from Mother Nature. The forecast is for mainly cloudy skies with a 30 per cent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Wind becoming north 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. High 19.

Smitty's Restaurant is raising funds for the Cochrane and Area Humane Society.

Cochrane RCMP officers will be out on the water and in the back country this summer ensuring people are obeying that law and staying safe. Staff-Sgt.

Gas prices in Cochrane haven't budged from last week, holding at 106.9 cents per litre at every station except the Shell at Big Hill Springs Road where it is 109.9.

Today expect warm weather throughout the majority of the morning before a risk of strong thunderstorms in the afternoon with the expectation of it clearing up just after dinner time. The wind is coming from the southeast at 11 km/h gusting to 27 this morning. High 23. UV index 2 or low.