Cochrane council has approved funding for the third phase of James Walker Trail through debt financing of $17.89 million.
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Category Archives: Cochrane (Alberta)
Average detached home prices hit new high in Cochrane
Home sales in Cochrane remained steady in March compared to last year, according to the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB). Activity for the first quarter was slightly higher than in 2024 and remained well above long-term averages.
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What will it take to get a 24/7 Urgent Care Centre?
The Cochrane and Area Health Foundation (CAHF) has been joined by Mayor Jeff Genung in the push to determine what it will take to expand the hours of the Cochrane Urgent Care Centre.
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“Growth is paying for growth,” Genung says in annual State of Cochrane address
Overcoming the challenges of growth and harnessing the potential of it were the main themes expressed during Mayor Jeff Genung’s State of Cochrane address on March 27 at the RancheHouse.
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Hotel chain expanding to High River and Cochrane
A Canadian-owned hotel chain opened a new location in High River as part of an expansion into southern Alberta.
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Uncertainty weighing on housing market
Ongoing economic uncertainty, driven by tariff threats, has weighed on consumer confidence and impacted housing activity in March. Sales declined by 19 per cent year-over-year, totaling 2,159 units. Sales slowed across all property types, with the steepest declines seen in higher-density segments.
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Open house set for replacement Madden fire hall discussion
Rocky View County (RVC) is investing in a replacement fire station for the Madden area, replacing the outdated facility that no longer meets current safety, training, and operational needs.
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Town creeping closer to self-imposed debt limit
The town will creep closer to its debt limit with the proposed borrowing of almost $11 million to complete infrastructure for the future high school and Horse Creek Sports Park.
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Reed expands on his rationale for pursuing annexation now
Town councilor Alex Reed has expanded on his rationale as to why the town should start laying the groundwork for annexing further land for Cochrane.
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“Envision Cochrane 2050 – At Home in the Hills” is now the Town’s municipal development plan
The seeds for the Envision Cochrane 2050 document were planted at Town Council in 2022, and after much debate, wringing of hands, public engagement and consultation, the 159-page document that will form the framework for all development in Cochrane has at last been finalized.
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