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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR DOORS OPEN COCHRANE

Plans are underway for this year’s Doors Open Cochrane, with exciting new locations joining the event. On June 8 and June 9, local organizations show what they do, what makes them unique and all the ways they contribute to Cochrane.
Read on...
Program Guide

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

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.

ANOTHER COMPOST GIVEAWAY EVENT

The Town of Cochrane is giving away more compost May 30, from 12 to 8pm. The new day and extended hours should make it easier for some people to participate; the new location will have better traffic flow. 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...
STREET SWEEPING STARTS MAY 14: TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED

Residential street cleaning officially starts Monday May 14. This year, tickets are being issued for vehicles left on the street. 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...
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR DOORS OPEN COCHRANE

Plans are underway for this year’s Doors Open Cochrane, with exciting new locations joining the event. On June 8 and June 9, local organizations show what they do, what makes them unique and all the ways they contribute to Cochrane. Read on...
IT'S SLIPPERY — TAKE CARE

Watch for slippery patches on sidewalks, pathways, roadways and wear footwear appropriate for the conditions. Try walking like a penguin or walk around the patches when possible.
ROTTEN EGG SMELL?

The Town has received calls from a few residents with a rotten egg-like smell in their homes. All the homes are located close to storm ponds. Read on...
TOWN SNOW CLEAN-UP A SUCCESS

The Town of Cochrane has less snow on the roads today, thanks to Roads crews: a total of 1,250 tandem loads of snow were hauled from 100 cul-de-sac bulbs by 34 contractors and 11 staff members over six, eight-hour days. Read on...
WARM WEATHER IS FINALLY HERE— AND THE SNOW IS MELTING!

Town crews are keeping an eye on melting snow, but you can help: catch basins (storm drains), sidewalks, streets, eavestroughs and downspouts, basements. We appreciate everything you do to help deal with all this snow! 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...
2018 BUDGET APPROVED; TAX INCREASE SET AT 3.06%

Council discussed revisions made to the draft budget during the November deliberations, made a few last changes, and approved the revised 2018 budget at last night’s Council meeting. 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...
OFF-SITE LEVIES SUPPORT TOWN INFRASTRUCTURE

Town Council received a summary of 2016 off-site levies at their July 10 meeting.
A total of $4,358,430 was collected from developers. Read on...
HELP PETS GET 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
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...
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. Read on...
COCHRANE DOLLARS HONOUR LOCAL FIGURES, LANDSCAPES

Cochrane’s new local currency features local historical figures and landmarks.
The new bills were unveiled Friday morning. 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...

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Mon May 21

Canadian Blood Services Mobile Blood Donor Clinic
Sun May 27

Cochrane Community Awards
Wed May 30

Compost Give-Away

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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR DOORS OPEN COCHRANE

Program Guide

Program Guide

Program Guide

Program Guide

Program Guide

ANOTHER COMPOST GIVEAWAY EVENT

COUNCIL SETS TAX RATE

STREET SWEEPING STARTS MAY 14: TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED

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

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR DOORS OPEN COCHRANE

IT'S SLIPPERY — TAKE CARE

ROTTEN EGG SMELL?

TOWN SNOW CLEAN-UP A SUCCESS

WARM WEATHER IS FINALLY HERE— AND THE SNOW IS MELTING!

LET'S TALK COCHRANE

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

2018 BUDGET APPROVED; TAX INCREASE SET AT 3.06%

LAND AGREEMENTS IN PLACE FOR SOUTH BRIDGE CONNECTIONS

OFF-SITE LEVIES SUPPORT TOWN INFRASTRUCTURE

HELP PETS GET HOME

NEW PARKING FOR OFF-LEASH

COCHRANE CARES REPORTS HIGH SATISFACTION, MANY AREAS TO WORK ON

COCHRANE DOLLARS HONOUR LOCAL FIGURES, LANDSCAPES

COUNCIL APPROVES MOVING FORWARD ON TRANSIT PLANS

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