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Alberta cook wins WDM chili honours

The Discovery Co-op Chili Cook Off was held Saturday at the Western Development Museum’s biggest summer event, Those Were The Days.
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Jason Basarab, Shirley Maze (chili cook off co-ordinator), Sharon Mohagen, Chalsea Marud and Erin Meier. Photo submitted

The Discovery Co-op Chili Cook Off was held Saturday at the Western Development Museum’s biggest summer event, Those Were The Days.

Four competitors were given five hours to prepare their favorite recipe for chili then sat back and waited for the final results.

Competing were Jason Basarab of Lethbridge, Alta. and three locals, Sharon Mohagen, Erin Meier and Chalsea Marud.

It was a difficult decision for the four judges, who were chosen from the visitors attending Those Were The Days.

Winning first place was Jason Basarab, second was Erin Meier,  Sharon Mohagen was third and Chalsea Marud, fourth. First, second and third place winners received Discovery Co-op gift cards and plaques. There was also a people’s choice category. Taking the prize in this category was Sharon Mohagen, who received a plaque and electric fire starter.

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