COCHRANE FIRE SERVICES AND MUNICIPAL ENFORCEMENT SEE BUSY YEAR
Cochrane Fire Services and Municipal Enforcement managers presented their annual reports to Cochrane Council last week. Cochrane Fire Services reported responding to a total of 963 calls for service, down from 1111 in 2018. It was noted during the meeting that fire, rescue and medical calls were down. 2019 kept Municipal Enforcement busy, which on the bright side provided opportunities for community conversations and education. Community Peace Officers attended 1797 calls for service in 2019, up from 1750 in 2018 and issued 1529 traffic citations in 2019, including 723 speeding citations, 19 distracted driving and 74 seatbelt-related citations.
ROCKY VIEW COUNTY REPORTS SURPLUS
Rocky View County Council received the 2019 Audited Financial Statements that showed the county is in a strong financial position on Thursday (May 26). In the 2019 fiscal year, Rocky View County had total assets of over $136 million in cash, investments, and receivables. The County spent $4.2 million in debt servicing in 2019, leaving just over $99 million in liabilities, putting Rocky View County in a strong fiscal position, with net financial assets of nearly $37 million. The County reported a surplus of more than $6 million from 2019 that will be moved into the Tax Stabilization Reserve and can be accessed on a rainy day. The County also added $13 million to the reserve from the sale of its old administration building.
BRIDGE WORK
If you are out for a stroll this weekend, more specifically one near the anticipated Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge mind yourself as overhead work is scheduled to take place from Friday through until Monday. This will result in some periodic pathway closures around the area and might cause your walk to be a little longer than expected as you adhere to the posted restrictions. Cochranites are also reminded to follow all signs in place, which will ensure personal safety.
