Community & Culture

When you move to Cochrane, you can expect hospitality and friendly smiles from residents and business owners alike. There is a strong sense of community, along with an appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds us.

Cochrane honors the culture, heritage and contributions of the First Nations, Inuit and Metis people that have been part of this landscape before colonial settlement occurred.

Family and Community Support Services and the Family Resource Network are dedicated to fostering, strengthening and stabilizing family and community life for residents in the Cochrane area.

Community Investment Grants support art, culture and heritage in Cochrane. They provide financial assistance towards projects, events or capital expenditures that enhance and enrich the community.

Check out all of the exciting community events taking place in Cochrane! Have an event of your own? Add it to the calendar.

Learn about Cochrane's rich history, background and humble beginnings.