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LEARN TO BE A ZERO-WASTE HERO

Cochrane is celebrating National Waste Reduction Week October 21-27, a national campaign to educate, engage and empower Canadians to reduce, reuse and recycle waste. Read on...
COMMUNITY SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS COCHRANE’S HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE

Results from the recent community survey demonstrate that 98% of Cochranites are satisfied or highly satisfied with the quality of life in Cochrane. NRG Research Group presented the results at the Oct 15 Council meeting. Read on...
SCULPTURE DONATION ENRICHES TOWN OFFICE

There’s a new piece of art at the Cochrane RancheHouse, donated by the family of Gina McDougall Cohoe in her memory. The metre-high bronze of a rearing colt is called “Future Champion.” Read on...
COLT STARTS MONDAY; BOOKING OPENS AT 8AM

Cochrane residents can start riding COLT on Monday when the service officially launches. The COLT app opens at 8am Monday so residents can start booking rides; service starts at 10am on launch day. Read on...
GET READY TO RIDE WITH THE COLT APP

The Ride COLT app is ready to download and test drive. COLT buses are on the road starting Oct 7, but the app is ready today to download and explore. Use the app to create a profile, check for stops and get used to the user interface. Read on...
COUNCIL SUPPORTS TRANSIT HUB AND INNOVATION CENTRE BUSINESS PLAN

Council directed Administration to proceed with detailed design and costing for the Cochrane Innovation Centre and Transit Hub after seeing the business plan at the September 23 Council meeting. Read on...
TRANSIT BYLAW APPROVED BY COUNCIL

Cochrane’s new on-demand local transit is one step closer to launching, as Council approved the transit bylaw and put the last legislative piece in place. COLT launches October 7 and will be free to ride for the rest of 2019. Read on...
PROVINCIAL FUNDING SUPPORTS COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

The Town of Cochrane received confirmation of 2019/2020 provincial and federal funding totaling $7.1 million. Mayor Jeff Genung is pleased the Provincial Government has recognized the Town’s request for continued infrastructure funding support. Read on...
COMMUNITY REPORT CELEBRATES 2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The Town’s update on 2018 projects and priorities is now available. The 2019 Report to Community contains detailed descriptions of progress on current projects, accomplishments, an outline of tax dollar allocations and audited financial statements. Read on...
COUNCIL SUPPORTS HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT

Council approved funds to support a housing needs assessment aimed at ensuring that any new supportive housing programs are geared to those who need it most. Read on...
2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS APPROVED BY COUNCIL; COMMUNITY REPORT OUT NEXT MONTH

Council approved the Town’s 2018 audited financial statements at their meeting July 8, which showed a modest surplus of $90,530, being directed into a facilities life cycling reserve for replacement of capital assets. Read on...
TOWN RECEIVES PROVINCIAL ANNEXATION APPROVAL

The Town of Cochrane has officially annexed two parcels of land from Rocky View County into the boundary of the Town. Read on...
MASTER PLAN RELEASED FOR HORSE CREEK SPORTS PARK

Rocky View Schools (RVS) and the Town of Cochrane released the Master Site Plan for the future development of the Horse Creek Sports Park, a vision for the quarter section immediately north of Heritage Hills. Read on...
TRANSIT HUB AND INNOVATION CENTRE FIRST STEPS OF TRI-SITE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

A new transit hub and innovation centre will offer a centrally located transit facility, satellite Town offices and office space dedicated to the incubation of innovative technologies and businesses. Read on...
COCHRANE HIGHWAY PROJECTS ON REGIONAL PRIORITY LIST

Three highway projects in the Town of Cochrane are identified in the top 20 needed in the north Calgary region, according to the North Calgary Regional Transportation Study presented to Council at their June 24 meeting. Read on...
COUNCIL SUPPORTS COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDING

A total of 30 local groups were approved for Community Grant funding at the May 27 Council meeting. The Town of Cochrane supports local groups with funding for projects, events or capital expenditures. Read on...
COCHRANE’S POPULATION CONTINUES TO GROW

Cochrane’s population is 29,277 according to the 2019 municipal census. Growth in Cochrane is 4.7%, a decrease from the 5.9% seen in the 2018 census. Read on...
COCHRANE UNVEILS BRANDING FOR FIRST CANADIAN FULLY ON-DEMAND TRANSIT SYSTEM

The Town of Cochrane revealed the name of the new local transit system at the Cochrane Trade Show.

COLT: Cochrane On-Demand Local Transit is the highlight of the Town booth. Read on...
NEVER CHASE THE COLLECTION TRUCK AGAIN

The Town of Cochrane is making it even easier for residents to stay connected about waste management collection and programs. The new My Cochrane Collection tool is an easy way to keep track of waste, recycling and organics schedules. Read on...
COUNCIL SEEKS INPUT ON COMMUNITY VISION

Cochrane Town Council is planning for the future of Cochrane and looking to the community for input. Over the past few months, Council has been working on developing the Cochrane Community Vision — a vision to guide the community into the future. Read on...
COCHRANE’S NEW BRIDGE NAMED FOR COCHRANE EAGLE FOUNDER

Cochrane’s new bridge will be named the Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge. Council announced the name, which was chosen by public vote, at the Council meeting on Monday. Read on...
MAYOR GENUNG VICE CHAIR OF CALGARY METROPOLITAN REGION BOARD

Cochrane Mayor Jeff Genung was recently elected Vice Chair of the Calgary Metropolitan Region Board (CMRB). Mayor Genung applied for the role and was voted in by the Board at the March 22 meeting. Read on...
LAND USE APPROVAL NEXT STEP FOR SUNSET RIDGE SECOND ACCESS

Council approved the land use amendments for Sunset Ridge Stage 3 at their Mar 11 meeting. The variety of land use set out within the neighborhood plan aims to create a complete community, with a mixture of residential, commercial, park and school sites. Read on...
PROVINCIAL FUNDING PAVES THE PATH FOR NEW REGIONAL TRANSIT SERVICE

New provincial funding provides Cochrane with $2.125 million to support the purchase of electric buses to provide accessible regional service delivery into Calgary. Read on...
MASS TRANSIT FEASIBILITY STUDY

A study released Feb 27, 2019 suggests bus or passenger rail transit service between Calgary and Banff National Park (incl. Cochrane) is feasible. More info and full study: banff.ca/masstransit
WATCH THE TRI-SITE CONCEPT REVEAL VIDEO

The Tr-Site Concept was revealed Nov 27. Watch the video or go to LetsTalkCochrane.ca/Tri-Site for more information.
HIGHWAY INTERSECTION WORK GOING AHEAD: MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION

Mayor Jeff Genung got the news he was looking for at last week's AUMA conference in Red Deer.
The Minister of Transportation confirmed that funding is in place for the design and construction of the Highway 1A and 22 intersection. Read on...
COUNCIL APPROVES MOVING FORWARD ON TRANSIT PLANS

The Town is moving ahead to make plans for local transit, with the support of provincial funding. The Town was approved for $9 million in provincial GreenTRIP funding in 2011 to create local and regional transit service and build a transit terminal. More...

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Start With Why: The How To’s Of Program Design
Tue Oct. 22

Art of Friendship
Wed Oct. 23

Practising compassion

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WATCH COUNCIL MEETINGS ONLINE

LEARN TO BE A ZERO-WASTE HERO

COMMUNITY SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS COCHRANE’S HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE

SCULPTURE DONATION ENRICHES TOWN OFFICE

COLT STARTS MONDAY; BOOKING OPENS AT 8AM

GET READY TO RIDE WITH THE COLT APP

COUNCIL SUPPORTS TRANSIT HUB AND INNOVATION CENTRE BUSINESS PLAN

TRANSIT BYLAW APPROVED BY COUNCIL

PROVINCIAL FUNDING SUPPORTS COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

COMMUNITY REPORT CELEBRATES 2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

COUNCIL SUPPORTS HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT

2018 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS APPROVED BY COUNCIL; COMMUNITY REPORT OUT NEXT MONTH

TOWN RECEIVES PROVINCIAL ANNEXATION APPROVAL

MASTER PLAN RELEASED FOR HORSE CREEK SPORTS PARK

TRANSIT HUB AND INNOVATION CENTRE FIRST STEPS OF TRI-SITE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

COCHRANE HIGHWAY PROJECTS ON REGIONAL PRIORITY LIST

COUNCIL SUPPORTS COMMUNITY GRANT FUNDING

COCHRANE’S POPULATION CONTINUES TO GROW

COCHRANE UNVEILS BRANDING FOR FIRST CANADIAN FULLY ON-DEMAND TRANSIT SYSTEM

NEVER CHASE THE COLLECTION TRUCK AGAIN

COUNCIL SEEKS INPUT ON COMMUNITY VISION

COCHRANE’S NEW BRIDGE NAMED FOR COCHRANE EAGLE FOUNDER

MAYOR GENUNG VICE CHAIR OF CALGARY METROPOLITAN REGION BOARD

LAND USE APPROVAL NEXT STEP FOR SUNSET RIDGE SECOND ACCESS

PROVINCIAL FUNDING PAVES THE PATH FOR NEW REGIONAL TRANSIT SERVICE

MASS TRANSIT FEASIBILITY STUDY

WATCH THE TRI-SITE CONCEPT REVEAL VIDEO

HIGHWAY INTERSECTION WORK GOING AHEAD: MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION

COUNCIL APPROVES MOVING FORWARD ON TRANSIT PLANS

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