As the conclusion to the ongoing contest Moose Jaw Express hosted with the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company and the Saskatchewan Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre, local feathered celebrity Cricket stopped by the office on Feb. 26 to draw the final winner.
Contestants were able to enter the contest by either filling out an entry slip found in the Moose Jaw Express newspaper or by commenting on social media letting us know where you want to go once the COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.
Three winners were selected and will receive a bag full of owl-themed goodies, sponsored by the Burrowing Owl Centre.
Cricket, a 7-year-old owl who calls the interpretive centre home, made the in-office draw on behalf of his colleague Peanut, alongside handler Lori Johnson. He pulled a winning entry form from Phoenix Therens, who wants to go on vacation with family once the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
From the social media contest, Alissa Nanowski was the first Facebook winner, sharing that she wants to head back home to Nova Scotia. Sandra Hanson was named the second winner, and she wants to go to Romania to see family.
Prize bags can be picked up at the Moose Jaw Express office, located at 32 Manitoba Street West.
Cricket offered his congratulations to all the winners on behalf of both the Moose Jaw Express and the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company.
Thanks to everyone who entered and shared their post-COVID travel dreams with us!
