COMMUNITY INVITED TO OPEN HOUSE AND CELEBRATION SEPTEMBER 9-10

Summer vacation is almost over, but the fun in Cochrane never is. The Town of Cochrane and Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre are hosting the biggest party of the year at the aquatic and curling/multi-sport centre.

The entire community is invited to ...

REGISTRATION NOW UNDERWAY FOR FALL PROGRAMS

Cochrane's fall Program and Activity Guide is out! Get your copy here, then register online for Town programs for children, youth, families, adults and seniors.

NO PEDESTRIANS ON GRIFFIN ROAD

Griffin Rd between Griffin Ind Pt and SLS Family Sports Centre is a construction zone and is not safe for pedestrians. For pedestrian access to SLS Family Sports Centre, please use Town pathways. Map

COCHRANE’S NEW AQUATIC CENTRE OFFICIALLY OPENS

Cochrane’s much-anticipated aquatic centre officially opened Sunday.

The ribbon was cut by sponsors, elected officials and facility board members followed by community residents enjoying a first splash in the water.

Work began in March 2015 on the...

THINKING OF RUNNING FOR COUNCIL?

Looking for information on running for Council in Cochrane? Get a Running Start: Cochrane's 2017 Information Guide for Candidates, as well as links and resources, are all on cochrane.ca/Election.

OFF-SITE LEVIES SUPPORT TOWN INFRASTRUCTURE

Town Council received a summary of 2016 off-site levies at their July 10 meeting.

A total of $4,358,430 was collected from developers.

Off-site levies are calculated on total hectares being developed and support Town infrastructure approved in Offsite Levy ...

COCHRANE APPROVED FOR GREENTRIP FUNDING

Cochrane is ready to move forward with transit planning.

The Town received word that GreenTRIP funding for a local transit service has been approved by Alberta Transportation.

“We are pleased that the application for $6 million in GreenTRIP fundin...

HELP PETS GET HOME

You do your best to keep your pet safe, but sometimes things happen.
Contact Municipal Enforcement (403-851-2532) if you:
• find a cat or dog
• lose a pet
Always check cochrane.ca/ImpoundedAnimals

DRAMATIC KID? THERE’S A CAMP FOR THAT!

There’s a summer option for kids who want something more creative than the usual camp offerings.

The Town of Cochrane has art and drama camps, led by notable local artists.

Artist in residence, Daunia Del Ben, is directing three specialty camp ses...

NEW PARKING FOR OFF-LEASH

Starting Monday June 26, there is a new temporary parking location for pathway and off-leash area users (look for signs): • south of existing parking lot • west side of Griffin Rd

 Use the crosswalk to access the pathway; please ...

ORGANICS COLLECTION SHOWING GREAT RESULTS

Cochranites have embraced residential organics collection.

Early results show high participation and high diversion from landfill.

In the first six weeks, approximately 70% of households are using their new green carts, and the diversion rate is 65% &md...

COCHRANE CARES REPORTS HIGH SATISFACTION, MANY AREAS TO WORK ON

The Cochrane Cares report outlines positive feedback on some Cochrane services, and the gaps in services for some groups.

The Cochrane Cares: Regional Well-being Review report was presented at last night’s Council meeting.

Three-quarters of partic...

COCHRANE DOLLARS HONOUR LOCAL FIGURES, LANDSCAPES

Cochrane’s new local currency features local historical figures and landmarks.

The new bills were unveiled Friday morning.

“Cochrane Dollars are a fabulous opportunity to support local businesses,” says Cochrane Mayor Ivan Broo...

COCHRANE POPULATION OVER 26,000

Cochrane’s census numbers are in: the 2017 population is 26,320.

The Town has grown 4.5% since the 2016 census, and 12% since 2015.

Many provincial government grants are awarded on a per capita basis —a precise census count ensures the T...

PLANS FOR HWY 1A/22 INTERCHANGE ANNOUNCED

Brian Mason, Minister of Transportation was in Cochrane April 7 to announce plans for a new interchange at Highways 1A and 22. Full release

DOWNTOWN CONSTRUCTION STARTS MONDAY APRIL10

Construction season in Cochrane starts next week with the first stage of work on Main Street.

The construction is part of the Historic Downtown enhancement project, which includes trees and benches along First Street, as well as a new gateway feature on Fi...

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GETS NEW ART

Fourth Street got a new piece of art today, part of the Town’s Historic Downtown Enhancement Project.

Other components include the gateway feature at the west end of First Street and new trees planted on Fourth last year.

The wrought iron panels w...

COCHRANE CAO JULIAN DECOCQ ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

Julian deCocq, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), has officially announced that he will retire from the Town of Cochrane on June 30, 2017.Mr. deCocq retires with nearly 40 years of public administration experience, with the past 22 years serving the Town...

2017 PROVINCIAL BUDGET: COCHRANE RECEIVING INCREASE IN MSI FUNDING

Cochrane’s strong growth over the past year resulted in the Town receiving an 8% increase in Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) funding in the 2017-2018 fiscal year. Finance Minister Joe Ceci announced the allocations April 16 as part of ...

GO EASY ON THE POOP BAGS

The Town of Cochrane is reminding dog owners they must carry bags to pick-up after their dogs.

Relying completely on bags provided in dispensers along Town pathways may endanger that program.

“We’ve seen a dramatic increase in consumptio...

CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS: FEE PAYMENT AND REQUEST NOW IN ONE LOCATION

Beginning March 15, 2017 both steps of the volunteer criminal record check and vulnerable sector record check process take place at the RCMP detachment.

IMPORTANT: FEE PAYMENT TAKEN AT RCMP DETACHMENT (not FCSS)

Step 1: Go to the RCMP detachment (359 First ...

NEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MICROSITE HELPS BUSINESSES FIND INFO

There's a new microsite for start-up, emerging & existing businesses with info on business climate & industry trends; customers, competitors, local opportunities; & available properties.
Go to cochrane.ca/EcDev

GLASS NOW ACCEPTED IN BLUE BINS

We're making recycling even easier — you can now put glass in your blue bin!
Types of glass accepted: bottles, jars, pieces of broken glass.
More info and exceptions: cochrane.ca/Collection

NEW COCHRANE COMMUNITY GRAPHIC READY TO DOWNLOAD

Cochrane's new Community Graphic, as well as Proudly Cochrane and Made in Cochrane graphics are ready for download and community use: cochrane.ca/CommunityGraphics

COUNCIL APPROVES MOVING FORWARD ON TRANSIT PLANS

The Town of Cochrane is moving ahead to make plans for local transit, with the support of provincial funding.

The Town was approved for $9 million in provincial Green Transit Incentives Program (GreenTRIP) funding in 2011 for the creation of local and regi...

2017 BUDGET APPROVED; TAX INCREASE SET AT 0.83%

The Town’s total expenditures for 2017 is $48.9 million, with $25.1 million in offsetting revenues, resulting in $23.8 million in municipal property taxes to achieve a balanced budget. The property tax increase of 0.83% is estimated to impact th...

TOWN WINS GOLD AT MARCOM AWARDS

Proudly Cochrane is a joint project of Cochrane Economic Development and Communications. The campaign highlights local companies and locally made goods, inspires local pride and increases commercial and service activity between local residents and busines...More...

CLUBHOUSE NEW CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES IN THE RANCHE

The former Gilbert residence was home to the last family that ranched the property starting in 1949. In 1979, the government of Alberta bought 150 acres, including the residence, to establish the Cochrane Ranche Provincial Historic Site. Maintenance of th...More...

TOWN AND FIREFIGHTERS AGREE ON CONTRACT

Details:
Contract year Wage increase2014 1.4%
2015 1.9%2016 2.3%
2017 2.1%

Council directed Administration to fund the retroa...More...

COUNCIL RECEIVES AQUATIC AND CURLING/MULTISPORT CENTRE PROJECT UPDATE

The cost of the project is now estimated at $48 million, up 6.6% from the original $45 million budget. The variance comes from dealing with unanticipated ground conditions as well as change orders during the course of construction.

The delay in openin...More...

PLANNING A SUMMER RENO? APPLY FOR PERMITS ONLINE

All Town permit applications (building, electrical, gas, plumbing) can now be filled out and submitted online. If you pay for permits by phone, we’ll email your final documents. More