Cochrane’s annual Terry Fox Run is gearing up and organizers are putting the call out for community support while reminding runners they only have a little more than a month left to get ready. The run will be held at Mitford Park on Sept. 18 beginning with registration at 10 a.m., the starting whistle will sound at 11 a.m.
Participants can choose between the set five-kilometre walk or 10-km distance or choose their own distance. Both dogs and bicycles are welcome.
Organizers are looking for volunteers to help with registration, check-in and the water stop. For more details check out the Terry Fox Run 2016 – Cochrane Facebook page.
Last year, approximately 100 people attended Cochrane’s Terry Fox Run and raised $14,053. The value made Cochrane the 13th top fundraiser in the province out of 87 runs. It was the best fundraising year for the Cochrane run.
Run organizer Lindsay Regier said while a fundraising goal has not been set, she is hoping to beat last year’s total.
MP Blake Richards is seeking public input to help inform the Canadian Government’s Defence Policy Review. The review will outline the future of Canada’s military defence strategy.
Richards has been critical of the Canadian Government’s decision to postpone more than $3.7 billion in spending for military equipment and reducing the total National Defence main estimates by more than $300 million.
Richards said that means halting projects like the Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships, replacements for the CF-18s, the Cyclone Maritime Helicopter Project, and the Integrated Soldier System Project, just to name a few.
The Defence Policy discussion will be held Aug. 3 at the Cochrane Legion, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. To RSVP, or for more information call 1-800-667-0410
Through the month of April Pet Valu’s Pet Appreciation Month raised money in support of the Cochrane and Area Humane Society. The Cochrane store raised $3,479 in total donations (over $3,000 in cash and pet food donations as well).
Jaimie Anton, with the humane society, extended a huge thank you to Pet Valu and stated the society is very fortunate to have such supportive local businesses and community members.
