The Innisfail Lions Club is hosting a dog walk Sept. 6 in support of guide dogs in Canada.

The Walk for Dog Guides of Canada will take place at the Anthony Henday Campground with registration starting at 10 a.m. and the walk beginning at 11 a.m. Spectators are welcome, and a BBQ lunch is included with registration.

Lunch will also be available to spectators by donation, and there will be free treats for dogs along with other gifts.

The local event ties in with the nationwide Walk for Dog Guides of Canada, which takes place each May to support the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. The foundation empowers Canadians living with disabilities to navigate their world with confidence by providing guide dogs at no cost — a service valued at about $35,000 per dog.

Gary Hiney, an advocate f

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