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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
COUNCIL DEFEAT OF JONES ESTATE LAND USE UNDER JUDICIAL REVIEW

The developer of the proposed Jones Estate Lands in Gleneagles has filed for judicial review of Council’s decision to defeat the bylaw to redesignate the land to R-1 (Residential Single Detached Dwelling District) and limit to 11 single family homes. Read on...
PENDING ANNEXATION PAVES THE WAY FOR SECONDARY ACCESS TO SUNSET RIDGE

Town Council approved the Sunset Ridge Stage 3 Neighbourhood Plan at the Feb 11 meeting. The Plan provides the framework for a secondary access which works to alleviate traffic congestion and allows for the completion of the Sunset Ridge community. Read on...
TRAFFIC SAFETY

The Town of Cochrane fully supports crossing guard programs. Traffic safety has been identified as one of Municipal Enforcement’s top priorities for 2019, this includes safety of pedestrians where there is opportunity for conflict. Read on...
ANNEXED QUARTER SECTION OPENS NEW POSSIBILITIES FOR RECREATION SPACES

Town Council has approved work on a master plan for a new quarter section of land the Town is annexing from Rocky View County. The location has been identified for new recreational amenities. Read on...
INCOME TAX VOLUNTEERS CAN HELP

Are you eligible for help at a free tax clinic? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, you may be eligible for assistance to do your taxes. Read on...
COCHRANE SHINES AT ALBERTA MID-SIZED CITIES CAUCUS

The Town of Cochrane hosted the Alberta Mid-Sized Cities Mayors’ and CAOs’ caucus. Following formal meetings, attendees enjoyed the Cochrane Soiree — an event showcasing Cochrane’s high-tech community, specialty liquor producers and local restaurants. Read on...
PREMIER, PROVINCIAL PARTY LEADERS AT THE COCHRANE RANCHEHOUSE

Premier Rachel Notley & provincial party leaders Jason Kenney, David Khan & Stephen Mandel addressed the Alberta Mid-Sized Cities Mayors’ & CAOs’ Caucus Jan 31. Watch the videos. Read on...
SAFE COACH PROGRAM NOW INCLUDES SUPPORTIVE ROOMATES

Youth at risk of homelessness will soon have another option for shelter in Cochrane. The Safe Coach program is building a list of supportive roommates to go with the list of host homes for youth who need a place to stay because of conflict at home. Read on...
2019 BUDGET FOCUSES ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND CONNECTIVITY

The 2019-2021 budget addresses current infrastructure projects and builds reserves for future infrastructure needs to support our growing community.
Town Council approved the 2019 budget at their meeting last night, with a 2.98% property tax increase. Read on...
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.
COUNCIL APPROVES LOCAL ON-DEMAND TRANSIT SYSTEM

Cochrane Council gave Administration the green light to move ahead with a local on-demand transit system. Council directed Administration to negotiate and enter into a contract for a local on-demand transit system with Southland Transportation. Read on...
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...
PROCESS NOW IN PLACE FOR CANNABIS RETAILERS

Cochrane now has a process for regulating cannabis retailers within Town boundaries. Council approved the process at their meeting last night. Read on...
TOWN RETAINS OWNERSHIP TO OLD TOWN HALL LANDS

Despite consistent efforts on behalf of both the Town of Cochrane and Madlee Developments Ltd. the sale of the Old Town Hall lands will not close and title will remain with the Town. Read on...
COUNCIL APPROVES MOVING AHEAD WITH NEXT STEP FOR TRANSIT

Council unanimously approved the recommendations of the Transit Task Force at their meeting last night. Town staff are now preparing an RFP for an on-demand transit service based on the approved service standards. Read on...
COUNCIL MEETING LIVE-STREAMING STARTS AUGUST 13

Soon you’ll be able to watch Council meetings from any connected device, thanks to new equipment installed in Cochrane Council Chambers. Council meetings will be live-streamed starting Monday August 13. Read on...
YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE LAND USE BYLAW UPDATE

The Land Use Bylaw is one of those big Town documents that most people know nothing about yet affects everyone. The Town is updating this key planning tool and is looking for public input. Read on...
COCHRANE FINALIZES SMART CITIES SUBMISSION

The Town’s bid is in!
The Town of Cochrane submitted its Smart Cities Challenge application today, after Council endorsed the final proposal at their meeting last night. Read on...
2017 COCHRANE FIRE SERVICES STATISTICS

Last year was busy for Cochrane Fire Services, but overall average response times remained consistent. Calls were up 14.29% from 2016 — 1072 total calls compared to 938. Total 2016 calls were 10.87% higher than 2015. 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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Cochrane RancheHouse Photography Show
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Family Badminton
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Rocky View Preschool Intervention Program (PIP) Open House March 2019

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LAND USE APPROVAL NEXT STEP FOR SUNSET RIDGE SECOND ACCESS

PROVINCIAL FUNDING PAVES THE PATH FOR NEW REGIONAL TRANSIT SERVICE

MASS TRANSIT FEASIBILITY STUDY

COUNCIL DEFEAT OF JONES ESTATE LAND USE UNDER JUDICIAL REVIEW

PENDING ANNEXATION PAVES THE WAY FOR SECONDARY ACCESS TO SUNSET RIDGE

TRAFFIC SAFETY

ANNEXED QUARTER SECTION OPENS NEW POSSIBILITIES FOR RECREATION SPACES

INCOME TAX VOLUNTEERS CAN HELP

COCHRANE SHINES AT ALBERTA MID-SIZED CITIES CAUCUS

PREMIER, PROVINCIAL PARTY LEADERS AT THE COCHRANE RANCHEHOUSE

SAFE COACH PROGRAM NOW INCLUDES SUPPORTIVE ROOMATES

2019 BUDGET FOCUSES ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND CONNECTIVITY

WATCH THE TRI-SITE CONCEPT REVEAL VIDEO

COUNCIL APPROVES LOCAL ON-DEMAND TRANSIT SYSTEM

HIGHWAY INTERSECTION WORK GOING AHEAD: MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION

PROCESS NOW IN PLACE FOR CANNABIS RETAILERS

TOWN RETAINS OWNERSHIP TO OLD TOWN HALL LANDS

COUNCIL APPROVES MOVING AHEAD WITH NEXT STEP FOR TRANSIT

COUNCIL MEETING LIVE-STREAMING STARTS AUGUST 13

YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE LAND USE BYLAW UPDATE

COCHRANE FINALIZES SMART CITIES SUBMISSION

2017 COCHRANE FIRE SERVICES STATISTICS

COUNCIL APPROVES MOVING FORWARD ON TRANSIT PLANS

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