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FIRE BAN LIFTED

For further information, please contact the administrative offices at 403-851-2540 or visit www.cochrane.ca or www.albertafirebans.ca

SAFE COACH PROGRAM NOW INCLUDES SUPPORTIVE ROOMATES

Youth at risk of homelessness will soon have another option for shelter in Cochrane.The Town’s 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...

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.Mayor...

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.The Town re...

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.

Mayor Genung and members o...

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.In May, the Town added a definition and specific guidelines for cannabis retail stores to the Land Use Bylaw. Coun...

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.The lands informally known as the Old Town Hall Site were subject to a Re...

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 service standards approved by Council last night. Council will conside...

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. Residents can watch the live stream online ...

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

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.

The Land Use Bylaw (LUB) is the Town’s primary tool to con...

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.Cochrane is competing with communities across Canada for federal Smart Cities...

2017 COCHRANE FIRE SERVICES STATISTICS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETUESDAY APRIL 10, 2018

2017 COCHRANE FIRE SERVICES STATISTICS Cochrane, AB – Last year was busy for Cochrane Fire Services, but overall average response times remained consistent.Calls were up 14.29% from 2016 — 107...

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.Infr...

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

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...