GECA – Other Agenda Items Board Meeting November 4,2025

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Respecting Town Bylaws — and Each Other
As our community continues to grow, it’s important that we all do our part to maintain a safe, respectful, and enjoyable neighbourhood. While Town bylaws provide rules, good neighbour behaviour is equally important.

We continue to receive concerns about off-leash dogs on pathways and cats roaming off private property. Under Town Bylaw 04-2016, pet owners must ensure their animals are not running at large. Dogs may only be off-leash in approved off-leash areas.

Beyond bylaw requirements, there are many reasons to keep pets under control. Some residents—children included—may be fearful of unfamiliar animals, have allergies, or feel uncomfortable when approached. Additionally, keeping pets close protects them as well; coyotes and other wildlife have recently been spotted in the community, and roaming pets can be vulnerable to natural predators.

Please be considerate of your neighbours and ensure your pets remain on your property or under proper control.

Public Off-Leash Parks

  • Riverfront Park: An area under the Highway 22 bridge, accessible from the boat launch parking lot off Griffin Road. It includes both fenced and unfenced sections.
  • West side of Highway 22: A large green space between Quigley Drive and West Rock Road.
  • West side of Highway 22, South of West Rock Road: A designated area specifically for small dogs and puppies.
  • Heritage Vista: A small, fenced-in dog park for public use.
  • Jim Uffelmann Memorial Park: A multi-use park with an off-leash area, located between the south end of River Avenue and the Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge.

The Cochrane Humane Society also operates two off-leash bookable parks.

Speeding

The speed limit on Gleneagles Drive is 50 km/h. Within Gleneagles East, Gleneagles West, and condominium areas, the limit drops to 30 km/h to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and wildlife.
We ask all residents and visitors to drive with care and respect the posted limits. Peace Officers have been monitoring speeds more frequently, and we hope this continued presence encourages safer driving habits for everyone’s benefit.

Golf Course Updates

The Links of Gleneagles is a defining feature of our community. Many of us enjoy beautiful views of the course, and the way it winds through our neighbourhood adds to the unique character and appeal of Gleneagles. We value having such a well-maintained recreational amenity right in our backyard.

Like all neighbours, however, there are times when shared interests or concerns arise. GECA believes these matters are best addressed through respectful dialogue and solutions that work for both residents and the Golf Course. As we plan for 2026, we look forward to meeting with Golf Course management to explore collaborative approaches on topics such as weed control, the course’s debris/dumping area, tree screening, and errant golf balls.

Our goal is to maintain a positive, cooperative relationship and ensure that any improvements are mutually beneficial and financially practical.

Concrete Batch Plant Updates

On April 17, 2024, the Cochrane Planning Commission approved a development permit allowing Heidelberg Materials to build a concrete batch plant at their existing gravel pit site. A community-led appeal was launched on May 16, 2024 with 99 signatures, the majority from Gleneagles residents. On May 27, 2024, Heidelberg requested that the Town cancel the permit, which ended the appeal at that time.

However, this matter is not resolved. In 2025, Heidelberg has:

  • Successfully applied to the Province to transfer a “dormant” water licence from Bearspaw to Cochrane and revise its purpose from gravel washing to concrete production, despite strong community concerns (this decision is currently under appeal).
  • Submitted a new development permit application to build the batch plant, which is expected to go before the Planning Commission in the coming months.

If you want more information please see the most recent postcard message sent out by the concrete batch plant group and access one or more of their information channels.