CANADA DAY IN COCHRANE

Cochrane is celebrating bigger and better than ever! Start with a pancake breakfast and end with a glow-in-the-dark dance party & fireworks. Headliner: Barney Bentall & the Legendary Hearts. Schedule: cochrane.ca/CanadaDay

HELP GET PETS 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 STARTS MONDAY

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 th...

SLS FAMILY SPORTS CENTRE MEMBERS WHO WANT TO SWIM: USE YOUR MEMBERSHIP AT THE BIG HILL LEISURE POOL!

Until the new Jayman Aquatic Centre opens at SLS Family Sports Centre, all current SLS members can swim at the current pool for no additional cost. Please check swim schedules at cochrane.ca/Pool

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...

CALGARY REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP (CRP) TRANSIT SURVEY STARTS JUNE 1

CRP is exploring opportunities to expand On-It Regional Transit between Chestermere, Cochrane, Strathmore & Calgary. Take the survey to help shape regional transit (or watch for a call from HarGroup.)

PROPERTY TAXES DUE JUNE 30

Cochrane's property tax bills were mailed May 31. Noticed an increase from 2016?
Check 2017 municipal and education rates and more: cochrane.ca/Taxes. Payment is due June 30. Penalty applied on unpaid accounts on July 1.

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...

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...

REGISTRATION NOW UNDERWAY FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS

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

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...

LIFEGUARDS READY FOR THE NEW POOL

Big Hill Leisure Pool manager John Napier knows he needs a lot more lifeguards and instructors when the new, bigger aquatic centre opens next year, so he started recruiting at the beginning of 2016. Applications came in, and eventually, 15 new participant...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...

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...

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