Thanks Dryden for your support

Luigui, the TC mascot, oversees
Norm presenting a cheque to
Allyson Coogan of Hoshizaki House

As calendar sales have begun to slow down (it is almost May, after all) we took the opportunity to present a cheque to Allyson Coogan of the Hoshizaki House crisis center in Dryden.

All the proceeds from the sale of the calendars were donated. Along with the cheque, several calendars were presented. The calendar has some great Dryden scenic shots taken by Dryden photographer Garth Gillis.  Also included in the calendar are coupons for discounts every month at the Trans Canada.

Norm, Tina and the team at the Trans Canada express their appreciation for everyone who purchased a 2011 calendar enabling us to support Hoshizaki House.

The New TC

Perhaps you've heard our radio ads proclaiming the new TC. Maybe you've received one of our mail out letters explaining how we are different. So what's happening at the TC anyway? What makes this all "new"?

You've probably already heard there are new owners. Norm & Tina took over the TC just over 1/2 a year ago. Slowly they've been transforming the TC. Rooms have been renovated. The restaurant has been given a face lift. We've got some fun new staff on our afternoon shift and kept the best of our old team members on our morning shift. We've updated the menu to include more favorites to compliment the old standbys. We've become kid friendly with coloring books, crayons and the infamous treasure chest! We're engaging with the community. We've got a new web site. We're connecting on Facebook and tweeting on twitter. We'll text message our specials to you very day. And we're engaging with you to make every visit memorable - with scratch cards, contests, new promotions and our VIP guest program.

While all this promoting has been fun, we have also improved our food quality while maintaining the home style cooking that Dryden knows and loves. Making a good thing better is what we're all about.

We're learning - and we're listening. Our guests have given us countless suggestions about what they want. We're delivering. We're getting better every day. Our progress may be slower than Norm & Tina would like - but we're becoming a new, better TC.

Family friendly. Your destination of choice. Come in as our guest and leave as our friend. We're looking forward to seeing you - you're always more than welcome at the TC.

Election Week in Dryden

Once again, Canadians are being asked to go to the polls to elect a new government following a non-confidence vote. In 2008 Canada had its lowest voter turnout EVER with only 59 per cent of eligible Canadian voters casting a ballot. That means less than a quarter of Canadians elected our Prime Minister. Increasingly, we seem to agree with the elderly woman who told TV host Jack Paar, "I never vote. It only encourages them."

In this election, Get Your Vote On has spread across the country, helping young people organize events from Whitehorse to Nova Scotia. Entertainers and celebrities have banded together to encourage us to vote.

Lets not let someone else decide for us this year. Get out and vote. Then talk to your elected official and hold them accountable. Its time we all did our part.

Dryden Business Excellence Awards

Did you know Dryden's Business Excellence Awards are being held in May? Designed to recognize the achievements of successful businesses and the people that contribute to the growth and prosperity of the local economy, these events have become known as the premier business event of the year in many communities.

As I read through the nominee list for this years Chamber of Commerce event, I was impressed with the talent and dedication these people bring to Dryden. These folks present a very compelling and tangible reason to shop locally. This is a special evening, when local entrepreneurs are honoured by their peers. Make sure you don't miss this opportunity to honour business excellence.

The nominee list is on the Dryden Chamber of Commerce Web site. You can visit it by clicking here.

Did You Know (2)

The Trans Canada Restaurant is known for home style cooking. Much of what we sell is made right here!

We use fresh eggs, cracked, fried, boiled and prepared fresh every day for our breakfast, lunch and dinner entres.

Can you Imagine how many eggs we prepare every week? Guess  and you could win Dinner for 2. Submit your guess before Monday, May 2 at the TC.

Visit the TC and submit your guess. The winner will be chosen from those with the closest guess.

Did You Know

The Trans Canada Restaurant is known for home style cooking. Much of what we sell is made right here!

We use fresh potatoes, peeled, cleaned and prepared fresh every day for our mashed, french fried and baked potatoes.

Can you Imagine how many potatoes we prepare every week? Guess  and you could win Dinner for 2. Submit your guess before Sunday, April 24 at the TC.

Visit the TC and submit your guess. The winner will be chosen from those with the closest guess.