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Tech sector stays strong in a sluggish economy

Periods of rain ending in the afternoon then cloudy with 30 per cent chance of showers in Cochrane on Thursday. The high is 11 C. Mainly cloudy and 30 per cent chance of showers in the evening. The low is 0 C. CochraneToday.

Cochrane Cobras safety Joseph Bell is continuing his football career at the University of Calgary with the Dinos program after he signed his letter of intent with the team on May 1. "It feels awesome," Bell said of signing with the Dinos.

Gas prices in Cochrane are still sitting at 124.9 on Wednesday according to GasBuddy.com. Heading into Calgary sees prices as high as 124.9 on the edge of the city, but you’re likely to spend 117.9. Some stations are offering gas for 114.9.

Emergency services have yet to confirm the condition of a gravel truck driver who rolled on Highway 1 this morning. Cochrane RCMP responded to the accident that occurred around 9:30 a.m. at approximately the Ozada overpass.

A mix of sun and cloud in Cochrane on Wednesday. There’s a 30 per cent chance of showers in the afternoon and a high is 15 C. Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers in the evening and after midnight. Periods of rain beginning overnight.

In an effort to achieve an interim solution to traffic calming, Coun. Morgan Nagel has proposed an alternative roadway to divert traffic from the Tri-Schools and the town core

Gas prices in Cochrane are still sitting at 124.9 on Tuesday according to GasBuddy.com. Heading into Calgary sees prices as high as 116.9 on the edge of the city. Some stations are offering gas for 114.9.

By Travis Cummings Special to the Eagle The Cochrane Endurance Project Track & Field Club had athletes entered into its first track meet at the UCAC Calgary Spring Challenge at Foothills Stadium this weekend.

Five stories in the news for Tuesday, May 14 ——— B.C.