The answer to “Where is Riderville” has been answered.
During halftime of the Labour Day Classic between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers, the Town of Avonlea was named the winner of a several month long contest.
Avonlea beat out the communities of Nipawin, Unity, Weyburn and Yorkton for the prestigious title, a highway sign and the $25,000 dollars, which the town says will go towards starting their own minor football team.
Mayor Alex Getzlaf said the win was a team effort, and the community of 400 has already reaped the rewards before the title was even given out.
“We’ve had so much more tourism,” Getlaf said. “The museum doubled their visits this year, so it’s been great for the whole community.”
Over 269,000 votes were cast for the five finalists. Avonlea received 30.4 per cent of the online votes. The competition started with 37 communities vying for Riderville.
Avonlea is 60 km southwest of Regina.
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