Mayor Truper McBride
Speaking at the 2012 Sustainable Cities International (SCI) Network Symposium in Vancouver on May 1, Cochrane mayor Truper McBride touted several efforts the community and region are making to bring better sustainability to municipalities.
The transit engagement will now move from cafes to online and phone surveys
The second of two Transit Cafes is being touted by Cochrane mayor, Truper McBride, for its ‘neutral approach’ to what has been a dividing issue in the community.
“We know that transit is a possibility for Cochrane,” he said, “but this process allows us to move forward without assuming that we know what people want or need.
The Nakoda Food Bank
After nearly three years of service, Nakoda Food Bank manager, Kimberly St. Martin (formerly Jimmy) has stepped down from the First Nations food bank, which provides some 65 hampers a day to the Stoney Nation’s three respective bands — Bearspaw, Chiniki and Wesley.
Conservative Blake Richards
Wild Rose MP Blake Richards’ Private Members Bill, C-309, has moved into the committee stage after being studied by the House of Commons Justice Committee this past week with much support from police and business leaders.
Brendan Trinca
Glenbow Elementary School will be welcoming new principal, Brendan Trinca, who begins his tenure on Aug. 28 for the 2012-13 school year.
Current principal, Deb Rougeau-Bell has held her position at the school for almost 10 years and will be retiring at the end of this school year.
The public engagement on transit will continue through spring and summer
Moving forward with council’s directions to seek feedback from residents regarding a transit system, the town has outlined their strategy to engage the public on the divisive issue.
Having held their first Transit Cafe on April 21 at Cochrane High School, a second such event will take place on May 2 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the RancheHouse.
Town of Cochrane
The Town of Cochrane will host an open house on May 3 at the RancheHouse to fill people in on a flock of rebate programs they are offering to help conserve water.
Branching out from the dual-flush toilet program the town has undertaken for several years – and last year’s pilot launch of the lawn buy-back project -
Conservative Blake Richards
Wild Rose MP Blake Richards is touting the federal government’s plan to enhance Canada’s trade agreement with Europe.
“An ambitious trade agreement with the EU (European Union) would bring great benefits to the Canadian economy,” Richards wrote in his weekly report, “including a $12 billion increase to our GDP (gross domestic product), which would be the equivalent of a $1,000 increase in the average Canadian family’s income.”
For the Calgary commuter frustrated over the town’s decision to postpone transit, Carpool.ca wishes to remind Cochrane that carpooling may provide the economical and expedient solution commuters are searching for.
Ron Casey
Progressive Conservative candidate Ron Casey may have just won a seat in the provincial election, but that doesn’t mean he is going anywhere.
On election night (April 23), the former Canmore mayor and now MLA for Banff-Cochrane said after his successful campaign he will continue to have a real presence in the riding’s communities.
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