Do you know of any Canadian Sport heroes in Cochrane? The Canadian Sports Hall of Fame is looking for nominees for outstanding individuals in sport.

There are two categories: the athlete category which can be an individual or a team who has a significant athletic achievement in Canada.  The other category is a sports builders, recognizing anyone who has non athelitic accomplishments but has made significant contributions to sport as a whole.

Marnie Krell, Marketing and Communications, Canada Sports Hall of Fame, says they are excited to have the public more aware and engaged in bringing nominees forth.

"We welcome all nominations from Coast to Coast and really looking to have a wonderful class for 2017 for Canada's 150 anniversary."

Nominees must be retired from their sport for at least 4 years, and the individual has to have been inducted into their regional or Provincial Hall of Fame to be considered for the Canadian Sport Hall of Fame.

To find out more about nominating someone, click here.