Mayor Genung weighs in on promising passenger rail discussions
Dec 6, 2024 · Passenger rail has been a long play for Cochrane Mayor Jeff Genung. Since taking office, he's been heavily involved in advocating for the Calgary Airport - Banff Rail (CABR) project. His dream to see a whistle-stop at The Station in Cochrane no longer seems to simply be wishful thinking. RELATED ARTICLES Province wants Albertans to weigh in on passenger rail Transit hub a key stop on the ...
Fiona Gilbert says ongoing advocacy is paying off for RVS
Dec 29, 2024 · The provincial government's response to the pressing needs of the seemingly perpetual student population growth of the Rocky View School Division (RVS) helped to make 2024 a successful year. Yet many challenges lie ahead in 2025. Fiona Gilbert, school board of trustees chair, believes the division's ongoing advocacy efforts have been key in making headway in meeting the financial and ...
Love on the Holiday Train - The story behind Cochrane's biggest ...
Dec 18, 2024 · The CPKC Holiday Train brought more than just lights and music to Cochrane on Sunday afternoon, it delivered a love story that will be remembered for years. In front of thousands of cheering Cochranites, Chris Pickard proposed to his girlfriend, Tanya, creating a magical moment that left the crowd in tears. “It started as a surprise birthday celebration,” Chris says. “But it turned into ...
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Water rights and infrastructure are high on the list of priorities in the town's largest and most ambitious capital budget to date. The $88.5 million forward-thinking budget plays catch up on aging infrastructure and weighs heavily into addressing current and …
Future of regional planning thrown in question... again
Nov 30, 2024 · The future of regional planning in the Calgary area has been thrown into question once again by an indecisive provincial government. After legislating mandatory participation several years ago, Alberta Municipal Affairs has changed its mind and plans to make membership voluntary, threatening to open old wounds. Municipal Affairs minister Ric McIver has also advised the board their annual ...
Veterans Crosswalk given massive thumbs up by community
Nov 7, 2024 · There's always been a warm place in the heart of Cochranites for our veterans and those who continue to serve our country. Seven years ago, the community cenotaph was manifested by the commission of 7 ft. bronze statue of a First World War soldier in a memorial stance that was created by Don and Shirley Begg and their internationally acclaimed Studio West Bronze Foundry. Now a Veterans ...
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Promising meeting with Transportation minister
Oct 7, 2024 · Mayor Jeff Genung calls a meeting with Alberta Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen the highlight of the recent Alberta Municipalities convention. Four town council members held private meetings with four cabinet ministers during the Red Deer convention to discuss pressing issues for the community, including the push for the twinning of Hwy. 22 south of the interchange and a new bridge ...
Two-day all-genre music extravaganza kicks off Saturday
Nov 8, 2024 · Cochrane has never seen anything like what's in store at the Cochrane Lions Event Centre this weekend. Cochrane Music Mojo Rising is taking over the centre for two days of rock, pop, country, metal, alt, blues, hip hop, eastern--you name it--on Nov. 9 and 10. Presented by the Canadian Society for Performing Arts (CSPA) this free all-genre music event kicks off both days at 1 p.m. and the music ...
Highway 1 reopens after Friday morning crash near Cochrane
4 days ago · Traffic is flowing again along Highway 1 following a Friday morning crash. Beginning Friday morning, Cochrane RCMP diverted traffic in the area of Highway 1 and Jumping Pound Road after a serious collision involving two vehicles. Mounties confirm that the scene has been cleared and traffic has resumed in both directions. No further details about the collision are known at this time. RELATED ...