The COVID-19 pandemic has lead to some creative methods being instituted to make sure Cochrane area residents are able to get poppies and support veterans.
The first Pop-Up Poppy drive-thrus are happening today, Saturday, Oct. 31, at all Cochrane car dealerships and at the Royal Canadian Legion.
You simply drive up, make a donation, and receive this iconic symbol of Remembrance.
The poppies will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
While the poppy campaign faces new challenges this year, the need to assist area veterans is as great as ever.
All donations made locally remain in the Cochrane area to support veterans. It also assists two cadet units.
"Those funds cannot be used for our Legion expenses," says Legion branch president Karen Bruens, who is also district commander. "They are used for veterans and their families. So, if a veteran comes to us and needs help, then we deal with it at the local level. If it's something beyond the local level, then we make sure they have the footprint for where they need to go."
Members of the 3013 Cochrane Army Cadets and the 952 'WestJet' RCACS air cadets will not be able to participate this year. They traditionally distribute poppies at larger stores and grocers in the community.
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