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Red Deer co-workers win $1 million on LOTTO 6/49

Jun 27, 2018 | 9:46 AM

RED DEER- A group of four co-workers are celebrating after discovering they won $1 million on the May 26 LOTTO 6/49 draw.

“When I scanned this ticket I couldn’t believe it,” said Peter Skipper, one of the group’s members. “I had to call everybody right away.”

Even though it was 6 o’clock on a Saturday morning,

Skipper picked up the phone and called Dave Edwards, another group member.

“I thought it was a telemarketer calling me too early,” said Edwards. “I was not happy to be woken up like that, but my mood changed pretty quickly after Peter told me we won!”

The group also includes members Theresa Smeenk and Ryan Weatherley.

The happy winners will each take home $250,000.

The group said they all have a few ideas for their winnings, including paying bills, taking a family vacation, and investing.

Skipper purchased the group’s $4 quick pick LOTTO 6/49 ticket at Eastview Husky, located at 3929 39 Street in Red Deer.

(Gary McKinnon)