Last night, Council proudly named Dr. Fundytus the 2025 Order of Cochrane recipient, recognizing more than 40 years of dedication to advancing local healthcare.
From helping establish Cochrane’s ambulance system to shaping urgent care services and supporting primary care access, his impact is woven into the health and wellbeing of our community.
Even in retirement, Dr. Fundytus continues to give back—championing improved emergency services and access to care for residents.
Join us in congratulating a truly deserving recipient whose legacy will benefit Cochrane for generations.
Order of Cochrane
The Order of Cochrane is an award presented to individuals whose commitment, leadership and vision have created a lasting legacy in the development of our community.
The annual award, presented by Mayor and Council, recognizes individuals whose exceptional leadership and vision have made a lasting impact on the community’s development.
Selection criteria
Order of Cochrane recipients exemplify our vision for Cochrane:
We are an innovative, bold and dynamic community. Cochrane creates our destiny by building on our heritage. We are people of vision in environmental stewardship and economic vitality. At the heart of Cochrane, we value our small-town atmosphere, distinctive big hills, surrounding nature and unique opportunities.
We are a community forged by supportive relationships and a common desire to live long, fulfilling lives. We are pioneers of sustainability, building on our legacy of past pioneering. We honour our heritage and respect the land.