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Austin Mullins is the confirmed candidate for the Green Party of Canada, readying to run in the federal election this fall.

It's going to a be a warm one today with the mercury climbing to 26 C. There is a small 30 per cent chance of rain in the afternoon and a risk of a thunderstorms into the evening.

The final act of the spring concert series at The Hub Cafe & Wine will be sibling duo T. Buckley and Mariel Buckley.

By Dr. William Hanlon Legend has it that a loon, after diving into water, resurfaced seven weeks later with a small stone and piece of gravel and then fell asleep.

While the forecast is calling for a mix of sun and cloud, today's UV index is 9 or considered very high, which presents a high risk of sunburn and skin damage so slap on the sunscreen if you are planning to be outdoors for extended periods.

Tonight could be a historic night for Canada and Canadian basketball. Here's where to check out Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors in Cochrane with the chance to see the Raptors win their first title.

Thirteen inches will go a long ways for kids cancer. Mia Moulder, 9, donated some 13" of her chopped locks to Wigs for Kids last week, at the hands of stylist/owner Ashley Patten of Sunset Styling Co on June 5.

Cochrane gas prices took another small dip today falling to 106.9 cents per litre at most stations according to GasBuddy.com this morning. Higher prices were observed at Husky - 108.9 – Fireside Shell – 107.

Today's forecasted high is 15 C but expect with a mix of sun and clouds. Mother Nature's light show might continue today with possible thunderstorms into the afternoon and evening. There is a 30 per cent chance of rain through out the day.

Post your shots of stormy skies in and around Cochrane in our comments. Photos courtesy of Mayito Photography.