Cochrane 2027 budget engagement

Help shape Cochrane’s future

The Town of Cochrane is beginning the 2027 budget planning process—and your input matters.

This budget will guide how we invest in the services and infrastructure you rely on every day. From roads and parks to public safety and community programs, every decision involves balancing priorities.

We’re inviting residents to share what matters most so Council can make informed decisions that reflect community needs. For the past several years, the Town has partnered with independent research firm, Advanis, to gather feedback from a broad cross-section of residents. This approach helps ensure community voices are heard throughout the budget process.

👉 Take the survey by May 4, 2026

👉 Be entered to win $150 gift certificate to a local business of your choice

Why your input matters

Building a budget means making choices. Investing more in one area may mean reducing or delaying investment in another. Your feedback helps Administration understand community priorities and guides how funding is allocated.

How to participate

The Town of Cochrane mailed out a letter in aims to reach most households in Cochrane with instructions on how to participate. Some residents may also be contacted by phone by Advanis as part of the engagement process.

To ensure the survey results are fair and accurate, there is no open web link available. Open links can be accessed multiple times by the same person, which makes it difficult to confirm that reach response is unique. By asking residents to request the survey link via text message, we can better ensure that each resident has a fair opportunity to participate while helping to prevent duplicate responses. This approach helps to maintain the integrity of the survey so that the results truly reflect the community's input.

When you receive your letter:

Follow the instructions provided to access your unique survey link.

Didn’t receive a letter? You can still participate:

On your mobile device (two options):

1. Click this link and send the pre-written text message
2. Text “Cochrane” to 587-412-2994 to receive your survey link

On your computer:

1. Open the camera on your mobile device
2. Point it at the QR code below
3. Tap the link that appears and send the pre-written text message to receive your survey link

Printed copies are available at the front desk at The Station and at The Cochrane RancheHouse.

How your feedback will be used

Your input will help Administration develop the draft 2027 budget, which will be presented to Council for review and decision-making in Fall 2026.

• Responses are confidential
• Results are shared as overall trends, not individual responses
• Data is used to ensure feedback reflects the broader community

What happens next:

• Spring 2026: Community engagement (you are here)
• Fall 2026: Draft budget presented
• Fall 2026: Council review + decisions
• December Final budget approved

We look forward to hearing from you! Survey is open to Cochrane residents only.