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Program Guide

Register now for Summer 2018 programs, classes and events for children, youth, families, adults and seniors offered by the Town.
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Program Guide

Programs, classes and events for children, youth, families, adults and seniors offered by Town.
Program Guide

Programs, classes and events for children, youth, families, adults and seniors offered by Town.

EARLY TRAIN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM BEING INSTALLED

Update July 9: The new advance warning signals will be operational this week. Cochrane is installing new train notification signals to give earlier warning about approaching trains. Read on...
RAINWATER ACCUMULATING ON YOUR STREET? IT MAY BE A TRAP LOW

A trap low is a device that controls drainage. When it rains, water may accumulate, up to and sometimes including your driveway or lawn. This is normal for areas with a trap low. More: cochrane.ca/TrapLow
LET’S TALK TRUCK AT AN EVENT NEAR YOU

Let’s Talk public engagement got into another gear this week with the launch of a new community engagement vehicle. The Let’s Talk truck is designed to bring public engagement opportunities to locations where people are already gathered. Read on...
STRUCTURE FIRE IN FIRESIDE UNDER INVESTIGATION

Investigators are working to determine the cause of a fire early Wednesday morning. Cochrane Fire crews attended the fire in Fireside at approximately 2:20am. Mutual aid was called in from Calgary and Rocky View County, as well as Cochrane RCMP. Read on...
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. Read on...
“NO TRESPASSING” MEANS NO TRESPASSING

Town officials are reminding Cochrane residents to obey No Trespassing signs and stay out of areas where signs are posted.
Obeying No Trespassing signs is important for public safety and to protect private property. Read on...
COUNCIL SETS TAX RATE

Town Council passed the property tax rate bylaw last night.
Municipal taxes will increase by 3.06% while the education portion will decrease by 1.20%. The average home of $479,300 will receive a bill with a net increase of 1.51% or $4.25 per month. Read on...
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. Read on...
CHANGES TO PROGRAM REGISTRATION MAY 1: IN PERSON OR BY PHONE ONLY

Registration contacts:
• Cochrane FCSS, 209 Second Ave W
• 403-851-2534 or 403-851-2250
Please note: Program registration no longer available at the RancheHouse or online. Registration for summer programs starts 9am, Wednesday May 2.
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. Read on...
2017 COCHRANE FIRE SERVICES STATISTICS

Last year was busy for Cochrane Fire Services, but overall average response times remained consistent. Calls were up 14.29% from 2016 — 1072 total calls compared to 938. Total 2016 calls were 10.87% higher than 2015. Read on...
COMMUNITY GETTING TO WORK ON TRI-SITE CONCEPT PLANS

Council is moving forward with plans for three sites in the centre of Cochrane — the Town’s Fifth Avenue lands, the former Esso Bulk Station on Railway Street and the one-acre parcel beside the Cochrane Public Library — with a new advisory group. Read on...
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
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. Read on...
LAND AGREEMENTS IN PLACE FOR SOUTH BRIDGE CONNECTIONS

The final land agreements are in place for the south side of the Bow River bridge and extension of James Walker Trail through the Riversong neighbourhood. Read on...
NEW PARKING FOR OFF-LEASH

Starting Mon Jun 26, new temporary parking location for pathway and off-leash area users:
• south of existing parking lot
• west side of Griffin Rd
Construction updates: cochrane.ca/Construction Read on...
COUNCIL APPROVES MOVING FORWARD ON TRANSIT PLANS

The Town is moving ahead to make plans for local transit, with the support of provincial funding. The Town was approved for $9 million in provincial GreenTRIP funding in 2011 to create local and regional transit service and build a transit terminal. More...

July 2018

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Thu Jul. 19

Council Pop-Up Booth/Let’s Talk Truck
Wed Aug. 1

Cochrane Coworking Community - meet the Meetup
Wed Aug. 15

Cochrane Coworking Community - regular meetup

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EARLY TRAIN NOTIFICATION SYSTEM BEING INSTALLED

RAINWATER ACCUMULATING ON YOUR STREET? IT MAY BE A TRAP LOW

LET’S TALK TRUCK AT AN EVENT NEAR YOU

STRUCTURE FIRE IN FIRESIDE UNDER INVESTIGATION

COCHRANE’S POPULATION NEARING 28,000

“NO TRESPASSING” MEANS NO TRESPASSING

COUNCIL SETS TAX RATE

YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE LAND USE BYLAW UPDATE

CHANGES TO PROGRAM REGISTRATION MAY 1: IN PERSON OR BY PHONE ONLY

COCHRANE FINALIZES SMART CITIES SUBMISSION

2017 COCHRANE FIRE SERVICES STATISTICS

COMMUNITY GETTING TO WORK ON TRI-SITE CONCEPT PLANS

LET'S TALK COCHRANE

MAYOR AT TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE PROMOTING COCHRANE AS A “SMART CITY”

LAND AGREEMENTS IN PLACE FOR SOUTH BRIDGE CONNECTIONS

NEW PARKING FOR OFF-LEASH

COUNCIL APPROVES MOVING FORWARD ON TRANSIT PLANS

July 2018

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Wed Aug. 1

Wed Aug. 15

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