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Cochrane RCMP are investigating allegations of suspicious activity involving some motorists and young pedestrians in the Stoney Nakoda First Nations community over the past week.

The 19th annual Outhouse Races promises to deliver on entertainment this year.

The buzz on bees and anaphylaxis ... Q & As with Liz Goldie, director with the United Beekeepers of Alberta Council and Dr. Michael Sorg of the Cochrane Allergy Clinic.

Crime appears to be on the decline, according to members of the Cochrane RCMP detachment. While firm stats are not yet available, Corp. Troy Savinkoff and Sgt. Singleton agree that the Crime Reduction Unit is working.

RCMP seeking assistance in identifying liquor store theft

While gas prices in Calgary crept up a bit overnight, they are still between 92.9 cents and 98.9 cents per litre in the northwest part of the city, according to GasBuddy.com. Cochrane stations have held their prices at 99.9 cents.

Today's forecast calls for a mix of sun and cloud and 30 per cent chance of showers early this morning, shifting to 60 per cent chance of showers this afternoon. There is also risk of a thunderstorm this afternoon.

Coun. Patrick Wilson and Eagle editor Chris Puglia are going head-to-head at the Boys and Girls Club of Cochrane and Areas fundraising dunk tank next week to help the club raise money. The loser will get a pie to the face.

Canada Day in Cochrane will have many different events throughout the day.

Gas prices in Cochrane are holding at 99.9 cents per litre.