Calgary woman is a millionaire after lottery win

A Calgarian is the province’s newest millionaire after getting lucky on the May 15 LOTTO 6/49 Gold Ball Draw.

The Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) says Christine Popowezki won $1 million last month.

“I scanned the ticket myself [at the Lotto Spot scanner] and had misplaced my glasses,” she told the WCLC. “I thought it was $1,000 at first, then I was just in complete shock!”

Before this win, Popewezki’s larget prize had been $75.

She intends to use some of her winnings to enjoy retirement and will also share some with her family.

Popowezki bought her winning ticket at Lyn-Lyn Lottery and Remittance Kiosk in Superstore on Southport Rd SW in Calgary.

She was lucky with the pick of 20358121-01, a white ball.