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Ticket Purchased in Eckville

Caroline couple wins a hundred grand

Jul 7, 2025 | 10:42 AM

A couple from central Alberta rarely play the lottery, but the pair decided to take a chance on a gas station stop recently.

They purchased a LOTTO MAX and EXTRA ticket that bagged them a $100,000 EXTRA prize!

Loot officials say the Caroline locals said they were in disbelief when they saw the amount.

“Branden left for work, and I opened the cupboard and saw that we had forgotten to check this ticket, so I did it,” explained Nicole. “I used some pretty choice words, and then I called Branden!”

“I was in a meeting and saw that I had 15 missed calls,” laughed Branden. “My heart was racing—thinking something had happened at home.”

According to lottery officials, the duo said they are headed straight to the bank with this win.

“We are not too sure what we want to do with it yet,” Nicole said. “It will just go into savings for now.”

“It doesn’t feel real,” admitted Branden. “I think we are still in a bit of shock.”

Lottery officials say the couple purchased their winning LOTTO MAX and EXTRA ticket from Eckville Gas & Snacks at 5008 48 Street in Eckville. They won their prize by matching the last six digits in the May 9 EXTRA. Draw: 2941777.