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Lumby woman wins $1 million

Sarah Ross claimed $1 million after matching the numbers on the Lotto 6/49
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There’s been some sleepless nights for Lumby’s Sarah Ross.

Ross claimed $1 million after matching the numbers on the Lotto 6/49 guaranteed prize draw Sept. 7, but she didn’t claim the cash until Monday.

“I wake up in the morning thinking it’s a dream but it’s real,” said the 33-year-old dental hygienist.

Her family’s home burned down a few months ago, and they have been living in a rental unit since.

However, Ross’ summer is ending a positive note.

“It’s been an emotional time,” said Ross. “Our family and community have been so supportive throughout the summer. We’re very thankful.”

Ross says she was on ‘cloud nine’ after checking her ticket and quickly called her husband with the amazing news. She’s excited to tell her children next about the big win.

“The first things I bought after winning Lotto 6/49 were stuffed animals for my kids,” laughed Ross. “This is exciting because when the time comes we can help them with university!”

The winning ticket was purchased at the Pharmasave on 30th Avenue in Vernon.

Ross first heard from her co-workers that there was a big winner in Vernon and when she checked her ticket, she discovered it was her.

“It’s pretty unbelievable. It’s been surreal,” she said.

“You think about what you would do if you won, but I never thought it would be me.”

Ross’ husband, who works in Fort McMurray, flew home after hearing the news and the couple will now decide what they are doing with the money.

“I would like to travel with my family but we really haven’t discussed it yet,” she said.

One thing they won’t be doing is retiring.

“We both love our jobs,” said Ross.

The winning number was 11942971-01 and the ticket was purchased at Nolan’s Pharmasave.

The guaranteed prize draw is held on top of the regular 6-49 draw weekly.