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An "overwhelming success" is how Dan Kroffat described the Community Builders Gala event to honour Alex Baum on Sunday evening.

As proclaimed by Mayor Jeff Genung and town council, June 2-8 is Seniors Weeks in Cochrane.

Dry gardens and lawns might get some relief today with the forecast calling for a 60% chance of rain. It will be a cooler day than earlier in the week with the skies being mostly cloudy and the high only reaching 15 C.

Calgary-based band PoorBoy will be taking the stage at the Gentry Espresso and Wine Bar on June 8.

The Cochrane Pirahnas took part in their first swim meet on June 1.

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.