With the hot days here, it is time to relax, recharge, and enjoy summer. With no Council meetings in August, this Council’s term is winding down. The break has given me time to reflect on the accomplishments of the last four years. With the hot days here, it is time to relax, recharge, and enjoy…
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Written by Noel Edey Thursday, Jul 15 2021, 4:00 PM Cochrane town council has accepted the Cochrane Corridor Plan that will help future planning and development decision-making for four major downtown corridors. The plan outlines specific directions for Griffin Rd, River Ave., Railway St., and 5th Ave. Council debated whether it should delay approval of the plan and…
Written by Noel Edey Sunday, Apr 04 2021, 12:00 PM Revising plans for the future Horse Creek Destination Sports Park is top of mind for the town’s parks and recreation committee. Committee chair and town councillor Tara McFadden says the focus this spring and summer will be to have a plan completed by the fall so…
Written by Noel Edey Thursday, Mar 04 2021, 12:00 PM A $75,000 Community Initiatives Program (CIP) operating grant is helping the Big Hill Haven better serve women and children subjected to domestic violence in the Cochrane area. Chair Valerie Gilmore accepted a ceremonial cheque from Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie yesterday to officially acknowledge the contribution. “This…
Written by Noel Edey Monday, Nov 16 2020, 9:51 AM In advance of the budget deliberations, Councillor Tara McFadden asked her fellow councillors to remember the needs of residents recreating in open spaces and parks. McFadden chairs the town’s parks and recreation committee and says they have heard from user groups anxious to move forward with…