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FIRE ADVISORY IN EFFECT AT 4:30PM FRIDAY

A Fire Advisory will be in effect in Cochrane at 4:30pm, Friday, October 19, 2018. During a fire advisory, open fires are allowed, but residents are reminded to be extra vigilant. Soaking the area adjacent to the fire pits with water is recommended. Read on...
FACILITIES CLOSED WED OCT 24

All Town facilities — Operations Shop, Cochrane RancheHouse, FCSS, Parent Link Centre and Protective Services Centre (does not include 911) — will be closed Wed Oct 24, from 8:30-10:30am for an all-hands meeting. Read on...
BI-WEEKLY WASTE COLLECTION ALSO INCLUDES OPTIONS

Town Council is contemplating approving bi-weekly waste collection to start in May 2019. The change is designed to continue encouraging Cochranites to divert waste, moving Cochrane closer to the Town’s goal of 80% waste diversion by 2020. Read on...
ANIMAL LICENCE NOTICE

Sep animal licence renewals have not been mailed due to technical issues. We will mail renewal notices when the problem is resolved. In the meantime, eServices will not be able to process September renewals; no penalties will be charged for late renewals.
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...
EARLY TRAIN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM BEING INSTALLED

Update July 9: The new advance warning signals will be operational this week. Cochrane is installing new train notification signals to give earlier warning about approaching trains. Read on...
RAINWATER ACCUMULATING ON YOUR STREET? IT MAY BE A TRAP LOW

A trap low is a device that controls drainage. When it rains, water may accumulate, up to and sometimes including your driveway or lawn. This is normal for areas with a trap low. More: cochrane.ca/TrapLow
COCHRANE’S POPULATION NEARING 28,000

Cochrane’s census numbers are in: the 2018 population is 27,960. The Town has grown 5.9% since the 2017 census and 11% since 2016. Read on...
“NO TRESPASSING” MEANS NO TRESPASSING

Town officials are reminding Cochrane residents to obey No Trespassing signs and stay out of areas where signs are posted.
Obeying No Trespassing signs is important for public safety and to protect private property. 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...
CHANGES TO PROGRAM REGISTRATION MAY 1: IN PERSON OR BY PHONE ONLY

Registration contacts:
• Cochrane FCSS, 209 Second Ave W
• 403-851-2534 or 403-851-2250
Please note: Program registration no longer available at the RancheHouse or online. Registration for summer programs starts 9am, Wednesday May 2.
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...
COMMUNITY GETTING TO WORK ON TRI-SITE CONCEPT PLANS

Council is moving forward with plans for three sites in the centre of Cochrane — the Town’s Fifth Avenue lands, the former Esso Bulk Station on Railway Street and the one-acre parcel beside the Cochrane Public Library — with a new advisory group. Read on...
LET'S TALK COCHRANE

We’re thrilled to launch our new online public engagement portal! We’ve refreshed the “Let’s Talk” name with a fresh, lively and modern look and feel.
More: LetsTalkCochrane.ca
MAYOR AT TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE PROMOTING COCHRANE AS A “SMART CITY”

Mayor Jeff Genung is at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) conference in Las Vegas this week to connect with high-tech industry leaders, explore opportunities and research ideas as Cochrane prepares a bid for the federal Smart Cities Challenge. 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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Mon Oct. 22

Cool Choir Launches in Cochrane
Wed Oct. 24

Outdoor Adventure Cochrane
Thu Oct. 25

David Bouchard Author Visit

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FIRE ADVISORY IN EFFECT AT 4:30PM FRIDAY

FACILITIES CLOSED WED OCT 24

BI-WEEKLY WASTE COLLECTION ALSO INCLUDES OPTIONS

ANIMAL LICENCE NOTICE

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

EARLY TRAIN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM BEING INSTALLED

RAINWATER ACCUMULATING ON YOUR STREET? IT MAY BE A TRAP LOW

COCHRANE’S POPULATION NEARING 28,000

“NO TRESPASSING” MEANS NO TRESPASSING

YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE LAND USE BYLAW UPDATE

CHANGES TO PROGRAM REGISTRATION MAY 1: IN PERSON OR BY PHONE ONLY

COCHRANE FINALIZES SMART CITIES SUBMISSION

2017 COCHRANE FIRE SERVICES STATISTICS

COMMUNITY GETTING TO WORK ON TRI-SITE CONCEPT PLANS

LET'S TALK COCHRANE

MAYOR AT TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE PROMOTING COCHRANE AS A “SMART CITY”

COUNCIL APPROVES MOVING FORWARD ON TRANSIT PLANS

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