The Drumheller Co-op has wrapped up a year of celebration and are helping a local couple get away.
In 2012, the Drumheller Co-op celebrated its 50th anniversary. Although cooperative retail existed in the valley before, in 1962 the Drumheller Co-op became an independent entity.
Part of the year-long celebrations, included a number of member events, such as barbecue, the balloon drop, and beef on a bun.
The proceeds from many of these events went to their named charity for their anniversary, the Drumheller and District Humane Society.
One of the events was a contest for a travel voucher for $1,962. To say the contest was a success is an understatement. The entry forms were at the Co-op tills most of the year, and by the time they drew on January 26, there were 25,692 entries.
Jerry and Marie Koustrup were the big winners of the travel voucher. Marie said she put her last entry into the mix the night before the draw. She says they have not yet decided where they will be travelling.
Marie and Jerry Koustrup, front, won a $1,962 travel voucher in a contest at Drumheller Co-op to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Presenting the prize are (back; l-r) Co-op general manager Gordon Van Kannel, Chris Irvine, Shonda Martin, Corey Miles, Melissa Klausen, Myrna Doktorchik, Brian Robinson, Ray Garner, Al Pennock and David Kosolofski.
