Holiday collection schedule reminder: Wednesday, January 1 collection moved to Saturday, January 4. Residents with Wednesday waste, recycling and organics collection, please put your carts out tomorrow by 7 a.m.

Today is the first day of Cochrane’s curbside Christmas tree collection. Starting January 6 until January 17, put your tree out on the curb on your waste and recycling day. Tips: Place trees one meter from black and blue carts. Remove lights, tinsel, decorations and netting

Are you between 12 and 24? Spill the tea on what's it like growing up in Cochrane and help shape the future of community wellness. Take the survey by Feb. 16 for a chance to win a $50 VISA gift card: letstalkcochrane.ca/youth

We're introducing a new bylaw to help keep Cochrane's public spaces safe and enjoyable. Read the bylaw, FAQ's and share your thoughts before March 17: letstalkcochrane.ca/csbylaw

Have you seen Cochrane's new community standards bylaw? Read the proposed bylaw, FAQ's and have your before March 17: letstalkcochrane.ca/csbylawsay:

🧹confirmation! Street sweeping is going ahead as scheduled today in West Valley (south of Quigley Drive) and Glenbow residential streets north of Glenbow Drive. Be sure to move your vehicles to off-street parking. More:cochane.ca/streetsweeping.

On May 3 & 10, bring your tools to collect free compost at Cochrane’s lagoon site, 141 Bow Bend Way. Get up to two pails per vehicle and prepare your garden for spring! 🌱 cochrane.pulse.ly/thtzvca3w5

Line painting throughout Cochrane The painting of yellow lines, white lines and bike lane lines will begin Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m. This overnight work (7 p.m.-7 a.m.) should take up to three nights to complete, weather permitting. More: cochrane.ca/construction

The free compost is going fast, but there is still time to get yours. Come down to Cochrane's Lagoon (141 Bow Bend Way) on May 10 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bring your own tools and get your free compost for your garden, lawn or potted plants.

It's going to be another beautiful weekend in Cochrane! When watering your lawn, keep our water conservation tips in mind: • water outside before 10 a.m., or after 7 p.m. Cochrane's level one watering restriction is in effect year-round. For more visit: Cochrane.ca/WaterConservat…

Going paperless makes managing your bills easy and convenient. Sign up today at cochrane.ca/paperless and be entered to win one of $100 gift cards to a Cochrane business.

If you're planning your garden or landscaping this long weekend, check out our water conservation rebate before you go! Cochrane.ca/rebates

Cochrane has completed its annual scheduled residential street sweeping program with perfect weather and without delay. We appreciate the cooperation of all residents to keep streets clear by moving vehicles off the road to prepare the neighbourhood for the sweeper.

This July, the River Avenue Bridge will close to vehicle traffic and become a dedicated pedestrian and multi-modal corridor, enhancing community safety while maintaining connection across the Bow River. Read the full release on our website: cochrane.ca/news/river-ave…

Join Cochrane Council to raise the Oilers flag at The Station at Cochrane Crossing (360 Railway St. W.) Wednesday, June 4 at 2 p.m. 💙🧡 We want to see your Oilers spirit! Whether it's your favorite jersey, car flags or decals. Share your photos; tag us! 📸credit:CochraneNow

Has your property tax notice arrived? If not, it’s time to contact [email protected]. To ensure your bill is paid by June 30, sign up for TIPP or submit payment by June 30. You can pay through online banking, at your bank or visit us at The Station or RancheHouse.

The environmental reserve between Riviera and Rivercrest is temporarily closed due to a protective coyote den. Please respect signs, avoid the area, keep dogs leashed, and report any concerning coyote behavior to [email protected].

The Cochrane RancheHouse will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 19 due to a planned power interruption. Visit our customer service team at The Station at Cochrane Crossing (360 Railway St. W.). to access Cochrane Services until 4:30 p.m. We will reopen on Fri, June 20, 8:30 p.m,

The due date for property taxes is June 30. For more information, visit cochrane.ca/taxes or contact [email protected] or by phone to 403-851-2288. To join TIPP, register at cochrane.ca/TIPP

Go paperless and be entered to win a $100 gift card to a Cochrane business. Sign up today at cochrane.ca/paperless.