Dec 29, 2024 · But 2024 was not just about finishing what had been started. It was also a year of planning for the future. The town approved the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and a new Municipal Development Plan, setting Cochrane up for the next several decades.

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Jan 31, 2025 · Cochrane's highly anticipated Bow Valley Boot Stomp is just around the corner, and organizers are promising an exciting experience for country music lovers. The festival, taking place July 18th and 19th, will feature a stellar lineup of emerging artists and established talent, with a special focus on giving up-and-coming musicians the …

Jan 15, 2025 · How much do Cochranites value the town's natural environment? Ask the record number of applicants for the four public-at-large positions available on the town's newly created Natural Environment Protection (NEP) task force. On Jan 13, the council heard how 54 people had submitted their names to serve on the task force. Kyle Hofseth, Jennifer Jenzen, Darcy Scott, and Robin Wentzel were selected ...

Jan 15, 2025 · Local Member of Parliament (MP) for Airdrie-Banff Blake Richards has now shared his thoughts on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's plans to resign from the role. Trudeau plans to resign from the Liberal Party Leader and the Prime Minister role once a new leader is selected within the party. While excited he is stepping down, Richards wishes an election can happen sooner than later as ...

Jan 14, 2025 · A compromise proposed by Mayor Jeff Genung has allowed for amendments to the Southbow Landing land-use and neighbourhood plan while preserving a threatened Class III wetland. Responding to an outcry from residents, town council showed no appetite for the removal of the wetland and instead agreed to retain the environmental reserve in the existing plan, amounting to less than an acre. It will ...

Jan 8, 2025 · The SLS Centre has been able to drastically reduce the cost of registration for three adaptive and inclusive programs, thanks to a grant from the province's Every Kid Can Play program (EKCP). Centre officials are praising the province for providing a $25,000 grant that will make the programs more accessible to families.

Jan 13, 2025 · Alberta's premier said Canada needs to be prepared for tariffs to come into effect Jan. 20th, Trump's first day in office. "I haven't seen any indication in any of the president's public commentary, or even in the comments that he had with me, that he's inclined to change his approach," she said.

Nov 20, 2024 · The health of Cochrane's beloved 300-year-old Grandfather Tree is in jeopardy and the town is asking people to stay off of it while it explores the best measures to take to ensure its survival. This week, the town sounded the alarm and announced temporary snow fencing will be placed around the iconic white pine in early to mid-December. In the meantime, there is a small sign on site of the ...

Jan 2, 2025 · Criminal record checks will now be required for all candidates in the 2025 elections of Cochrane and Rocky View County councils and the Calgary Catholic School District. It's the most noticeable change in the nomination process, which officially began yesterday but in reality gets underway today, the first day of business in 2025. Nominations for the election of the mayor of Cochrane and six ...