Best Of Cochrane
Awarded by public voting through Cochrane Eagle. This year, Tara was awarded the Bronze Award for Reader’s Choice of Best politician/councillor!
Tara McFadden sets sights on town council for fifth term
Cochrane Today – Oct 6, 2021 9:00 AM By: Jessica Lee Tara McFadden said she wants to strengthen Cochrane’s connectivity, improve infrastructure and broaden engagement with residents in her run for re-election on town council. McFadden, who has served four terms on council, said her passion for community service and creating positive change is what has kept her coming back since…
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Tara McFadden fuelled by continued passion for Cochrane
Written by Noel Edey Thursday, Sep 23 2021, 6:00 AMCochrane Now Tara McFadden wants to continue to make a difference in Cochrane and is seeking a fifth term on town council. “For me, it’s that continued passion for Cochrane and that desire to make a positive difference in my community for my family, neighbours, and everyone here. Cochrane…
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Councillor Tara McFadden looks to finish goals of virus-impacted term
Seen in the Cochrane Times. Written by Patrick Gibson Publishing date: Sep 15, 2021 While Cochrane town councillor Tara McFadden is overall proud of the approach she and her colleagues took to their last four years, she says COVID-19 left the term feeling incomplete. “That’s perhaps what was so hard with this term is that…
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Sports Park concept plan gets thumbs up from rec committee
Written by Noel Edey Wednesday, Aug 04 2021, 2:30 PM The future Horse Creek Sports Park took a small step forward last night, Aug. 3, with the approval of a revamped concept plan by the Cochrane Parks and Recreation Committee. The elimination of a Southland Transportation operation from the landscape meant the park would increase in…
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Council Column: Cochranites rally together in times of crisis
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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Vision of major corridors OKed, review will follow in two years
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…
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Horse Creek Sports Park #1 priority of parks & rec committee
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…
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$75,000 grant helps Big Hill Haven enhance services
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…
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Traffic important, but remember parks, recreation, says McFadden
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…
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