2021 Canada census reveals population booms in Cochrane and Airdrie

Statistics Canada has released its 2021 census report and two Alberta communities made the fastest growing population list. The populations of both Airdrie and Cochrane have grown over 20 per cent between 2016 and 2021 according to the report that ranks municipalities with at least 5,000 people. With a 25 per cent increase, Cochrane Mayor Jeff Genung says he is working hard with council members to be able to accommodate all newcomers to his city, although he admits it's "a good problem to have."