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Gas prices in Cochrane according to Gasbuddy.com are holding steady at 108.9 cents per litre. However, there are two divergents. The Shell on Big Hill Springs Road continues to be the highest local price at 116.

Concept plans were tested at the first open house in Ghost Lake.

It's going to be another nice day in Cochrane. The mercury will climb to 20 C by this afternoon with a mix of sun and cloud.

The Town of Cochrane has declared a fire advisory for 4:30 p.m. June 4 due to current and anticipated weather conditions. Residents are reminded to be extra vigilant when using open flames.

Gas prices in Cochrane continue to hold at 108.9 cents per litre with the exception of the Shell on Big Hill Springs Road, which still has prices set at 116.9 according to GasBuddy.com.

Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Pete Guthrie returned this week from Edmonton following his maiden speech at the Alberta Legislature – where he kept much of the focus on the growing infrastructure demands stemming from his rapidly growing consitituency.

Mayor Jeff Genung has made it clear that the Town of Cochrane is in support of the Commuter Rail project that is currently being reviewed by the province.

The Cochrane region is going to show off its flair for eclectic weather today as the forecast calls for a bit of a mixed bag.

After posting an 11-0 record at the University of Alberta, Cochrane goaltender Kirsten Chamberlin has received an invite to Program of Excellence goaltending camp on June 6 to 8 in Calgary.

The family of Brandon Thomas is relieved that the prized truck belonging to the late Cochranite has been retrieved. The 1986 Toyota 4Runner, covered in signatures honouring the late budding mechanic, was stolen this morning at around 4:30 a.m. from Cochrane and found in Balzac. Two suspects have been apprehended, charged with possession of stolen property and other charges may be pending.