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1. Can I come to a Town Council meeting?

Yes, anyone can attend Town Council meetings. Regular Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month, except July, August and December, when meetings are held only on the second Monday of the month. Meetings begin at 6 pm. Check for agendas for upcoming meetings which are posted by 3 pm on the Friday before the meeting.

Meetings are held in Council Chambers at the Cochrane RancheHouse, 101 RancheHouse Road.

2. Can I present something at a Council meeting?

To ask to appear before Town Council, or to place an item on a Council meeting agenda, review the Council Delegation Information Sheet and then contact the manager of Legislative Services at 403-851-2500.

3. How do I get in touch with a Council member?

All Council members have their individual email addresses. There is also a main phone number where messages can be left with the executive assistant. See the Town Council page for details.

4. How can I volunteer for a Council committee?

Committee positions are also known as Public-at-Large (PAL) positions and are always advertised when positions become available.

5. How can I make a FOIP request?

In support of COVID-19 precautions, Town of Cochrane FOIP staff are working remotely and access to and processing responsive records may be delayed. FOIP applications will continue to be be accepted and records will be processed as soon as circumstances allow. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this time. You may ask the Commissioner for a review under section 65(1) if this is an issue. You may contact us at 403-932-2674 or FOIP@cochrane.ca to let us know what information you are looking for. A formal FOIP request may not be necessary; if it is, we will assist you through the application process. See FOIP page.