As the last of the sunny summer days dwindle, The Weekender awards the prize for its annual find-the-dinosaur contest, and once again, the response was tremendous.
    This year the contest garnered well over 100 entries from points all across Canada and beyond. This year’s winner was Jack Rookes of Strathroy, Ontario, and he selected a gift certificate from Boston Pizza.
    This year, Saskatchewan and Ontario, as well as British Columbia, were well represented in the entries. A couple from Ottawa who took the time to fill out the entry were on their honeymoon in Drumheller.
    “So fantastic! It’s Dino-riffic,” they said in their comments.
    One visitor from Rainy River, Ontario said it was their fourth visit, and they loved it.
    The Royal Tyrrell Museum and the World’s Largest Dinosaur were high on the list of favourites, as one entry from Kent, UK stated, "Drumheller has many fascinating places and has great dinosaur models and a great Museum (Tyrrell).”   
     Many comments cited the terrain as a highlight, while others enjoyed the shopping and service provided by local businesses. Many said the valley offered an array of activities, and at a reasonable price. As one visitor from Saskatchewan commented, “I toured Drumheller the first time this year, and I can’t put into words how exciting Drumheller was. Hope to do it again.”
    There were also dozens of local entries, and most took a moment to make a comment on how they feel about the town. By and large, residents are proud of the valley.
    “I’m speechless with pride,” said one.
    While there were a few who had a common thread pointing out one amenity lacking in Drumheller, they should be pleased to know that Tim Hortons is on its way.