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Gas prices are still sitting at 124.9 in Cochrane, according to GasBuddy.com . Calgary prices are less expensive than Cochrane. Heading into Calgary sees prices rising, but they're still cheaper than Cochrane. Calgary is offering gas for 119.

Cochranite Rick Luckasavitch took note of this moose on April 15 near his home in RiverCrest.

Sunny and a high of 21 C in Cochrane on Thursday. Wind will gust up to 40 km/h in the afternoon. Clearing overnight, but the overnight low is 3 C. Clouds will form later into the night.

People of multiple faiths gathered for the 11 th annual World Religions Conference at the Cochrane RancheHouse on April 10 to discuss a common theme in their beliefs.

The Franciscan Friars held public engagement sessions at the Cochrane RancheHouse on April 13, to assess land holdings and look to members of the community for input on what the group's future holds.

Parents with infants and toddlers in diapers looking for an alternative way to dispose of the messy nappies have a solution beginning April 22.

Gas prices around Cochrane are sitting at 124.9 on Wednesday, according to GasBuddy.com. All locations are offering gas for the same price. Heading into Calgary sees prices drop to 118.9. The highest price on the west side of Calgary is 125.9.

Five stories in the news for Wednesday, April 17 ——— LOONIE MARKING GAY 'EQUALITY' SPARKS CONCERN A new commemorative loonie is sparking concern among academics and advocates who fear it could perpetuate myths about Canada's treatment of lesbian, gay

Sunny and a high of 14 C in Cochrane on Wednesday. Mix of sun and clouds in the afternoon. Clearing overnight, but the overnight low is -6 C. Temperatures will feel like -8 C overnight, as a result of wind gusting to 40 km/h.

Mount Royal University political science professor Dr. Duane Bratt discussed populism and politics with the crowd gathered at Frank Wills Memorial Hall for the monthly Cochrane IDEAS event.