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Clio Smeeton, president of the Cochrane Ecological Institute (CEI), says the government erred in the release of a bear CEI rehabilitated, which led to it being shot on Monday.

Cochrane-born Tyrel Bauer will have the chance to suit up for his country at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in August.

There has been no change to Cochrane Gas prices with the pumps sticking to the 99.9 cents per litre with the exception of Mobil at No Frills which crept up to 102.9 cents per litre, according to GasBuddy.com.

Our wet spring continues with today expected to be mainly cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers this afternoon. The high is expected to reach 17 with a UV index of 6 or high.

Here are the listings of Stampede breakfasts around Cochrane.

The Cochrane Terry Fox Run has begun registering people for its Sept. 15 event at Mitford Park. There are three ways you can get involved: 1. Sign up to participate – there is no entry fee and no minimum amount required. http://www.terryfox.

The long weekend has come to an end but gas prices in Cochrane are holding steady at 99.9 cents per litre, according to GasBuddy.com. Calgary prices crept up a bit. The low in the northwest rose to 94.9 cents per litre up to 98.

The building blocks are now in place for the future Horse Creek Sports Park, as well as a second access in Sunset Ridge.

After the weather let up a little to allow the Canada Day fireworks, the rain set in but expect it to let up by the end of this morning. The rest of the day should be a mix of sun and cloud, with a high of 18 and a UV index 8 or very high.

If you're heading out for Canada Day and looking to fill the tank, GasBuddy.Com still has gas in Cochrane listed at 99.9 cents per litre. In the northwest Calgary prices are a bit cheaper showing between 94.9 cents a litre and 98.