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Who Are You? Dr. David Eberth

Age: 60.
Occupation: Curator of Sedimentary Geology and Palaeoecology, Royal Tyrrell Museum.
What got you interested in palaeontology? It started when I was in university doing an Evolutionary Biology course. I thought studying evolution was cool.
But, now you focus on geology? I took geology to better understand the environments these animals were living in and to do that, you need to look at the geology.
Where have you done fieldwork that really stands out? Mongolia is just an absolutely gorgeous, stunning country. The rocks produce amazing fossils.
Anywhere you’d want to do some fieldwork? It’d be great to go South Africa to see the Karoo Red Beds and look for fossils.
When and where would you travel to in time? To the early Permian. The ecosystems were so bizarre.
Who would you want to hang out with for a day? Charles Darwin.
What dinosaur would you want as a pet? A giant sauropod (long-necked dinosaur).
Favourite dinosaur movies: Jurassic Park and the first Land Before Time.
Any hobbies? I play guitar with Roadside Attraction.
What are you listening to these days? Afro Celt Soundsystem and my all-time favourtie album is Super Session, with Mike Bloomfield, Stephen Stills, and Al Kooper.
Any words of wisdom? Read Dilbert every day.

Who Are You? Sarah Burskov

Age: 29.
How long have you lived in Drumheller? All my life.
What do you like most about Drumheller? The sense of community and the beautiful sunsets.
Any travel destinations on your bucket list? I’d like to go to Denmark to do some family history.
What three things would you bring to a deserted island? Sunscreen, music, and a few good books.
Favourite books: On the Road.
Who would you like to hang out with for a day? My grandparents who have passed away.
Any hobbies? Crochet. My grandma taught me. I’m learning to play the violin.
Do you collect anything? I’ve always wanted a Volkswagon van, so I have a lot of books, placards, and toy cars of them.
What is one thing you could eat for the rest of your life? Oatmeal. You’d think I was 92, not 29!
Favourite movies/TV shows: Into the Wild, Arrested Development, and Community.
What is your most memorable childhood toy? My Magic Nursery Dolls. All my friends had them.
What future technology would you want right now? A teleporter.
How do you like to spend your summer? I’m looking forward to my first garden and floating down the river is always fun.
Any words of wisdom? Treat each other with kindness and compassion, because you may not know what they’re going through.

Who Are You? Ryan Seifried

Age: 24.
Occupation: Intern with the Town of Drumheller.
What brings you to Drumheller? I’m doing a program through Municipal Affairs designed to train people for municipal administration.
Dream job: For this, CAO. But, my dream would be to travel and write.
How long have you been in Drumheller? Since May 6.
What do you like most about Drumheller? The landscape.
Any travel destinations on your bucket list? Europe, specifically Italy and France. They have beautiful cities and there’s a lot of war history in France.
When and where would you travel to in time? 1963, Greenwich Village New York. The scene with the young artists was amazing. Some of the biggest stars came out of there.
Who would you want to hang out with for a day? Muhammad Ali in his prime.
Any hobbies? Reading, writing, and sports.
Favourite sports: Hockey, boxing, and NFL football.
Root for any teams? Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Eagles.
Favourite books: On the Road.
What is your most memorable childhood toy? I had a giant Ninja Turtle, I think it was Raphael.
If you were a wrestler, what song would play when you entered the ring? "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley.
What advice would you give to your younger self? Every year you’ll have a new idea, so don’t hold on to any too tight.

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