Mayor Jeff Genung said he has been inundated with emails from residents inquiring about the congestion of traffic due to the Highway 1A improvements at the regular council meeting on Monday (July 12). Town administration are considering ways to intervene and alleviate the flow of traffic while construction on the thoroughfare continues. Enforcement, detours, signage and signaling are all being considered. Residents can expect to see changes along the 1A as the project continues in the coming months and years.
Cruz4Her takes to the road
Cruise Cochrane is partnering with Cochrane GM to support Big Hill Haven women’s shelter with another edition of the Cruz4Her fundraiser. Cochrane's car enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their hot rods, muscle cars, custom rides, trucks or motorbikes to join in on the fundraising cruise. The convoy leaves Cochrane at 11 a.m. on Aug. 28 and will wind its way through the Rocky Mountains along the Highwood Pass before returning to Cochrane. To register, contact [email protected]. All donations made to Big Hill Haven will be given a tax receipt.
Cochrane Public Library celebrates summer
The Cochrane Public Library is ramping up its summer programming to engage Cochrane’s readers and residents. The library offers a litany of public services including online career coaching, virtual tech help, chess tutoring and online tutoring. Through its lending program, library members can take home meditation kits, camping, hiking and outdoor recreation kits, as well as a large collection of backyard games. There are also tablets and e-readers available. The library has also launched its Summer Readers Club, where participants will earn points for reading and will be entered to win a prize of their choice. The Cochrane Public Library is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
