(Cochrane, AB) – Cochrane residents will see improved emergency response capacity following the addition of a third active response ambulance in the community — a milestone that reflects sustained advocacy by the Cochrane EMS Crisis Citizen Action Club, with support from the Town of Cochrane.
As of April 13, 2026, Cochrane is being served by increased ambulance capacity from two active response units to three. The change replaces the previous model of two response units and one transfer unit, strengthening frontline emergency care and better aligning services with the needs of a rapidly growing community.
For residents, this means increased availability of local ambulances, improved response readiness and enhanced access to emergency care when it’s needed most.
“This is a meaningful step forward for our community, and it reflects the strong voices of residents who have been advocating for improved emergency services,” said Mayor Morgan Nagel. “The Cochrane EMS Crisis Citizen Action Club has played an important role in bringing attention to this issue, and the Town has been proud to support those efforts. We will continue working alongside our community and partners to ensure Cochrane residents have access to the care they need.”
The addition of a third dedicated response unit is expected to reduce pressure on the system, help keep ambulances in the community and improve overall service reliability.
The Town of Cochrane, alongside the Cochrane EMS Crisis Citizen Action Club, has been actively advocating for improved healthcare services, including enhanced emergency response capacity, to ensure infrastructure and services keep pace with population growth. Today’s announcement is a positive step in that ongoing work.
“This milestone highlights the impact of community-driven advocacy,” said Brian R. Winter, BPE, EMT-P (Ret’d), Chair of the Cochrane EMS Crisis Citizen Action Club. “Residents came together to share their experiences and call for change, and today’s announcement shows that those efforts can lead to meaningful improvements. While this is an important step, we remain committed to continuing our work to support better emergency services for Cochrane.”
The Cochrane EMS Crisis Citizen Action Club, alongside the Town and other partners, will continue advocating for sustainable, long-term improvements to healthcare services to meet the needs of Cochrane’s growing population.
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