A resident of southern Saskatchewan was recently announced as a new millionaire after winning the Roughriders and Children's Hospital Foundations Lottery.
Wayne Leisle, from the Town of Morse, was shocked and delighted to have won the top grand prize of $1 million in cash.
"It's a good lottery and it's a good purpose," shared Leisle.
This was the first time the lottery included 10 grand prizes, in addition to more than 300 cash prizes and over 1,000 prizes worth over $2 million.
"I am thrilled to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Wayne," said the president and CEO at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation, Brynn Boback-Lane. "We applaud Saskatchewan's generosity and celebrate this incredible moment for not only the winners but for the kids and families who need it most.
"Every dollar raised through this lottery will help change and save the lives of Saskatchewan kids."
The Roughriders and Children's Hospital Foundation Lottery, championed by Mosaic, is a partnership between the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation and Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation.
The lottery raises funds to support children's healthcare around the province and at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital, as well as contributing to programs and mental health awareness for children and youth.
More winners are to be announced in December, visit the Roughriders and Children's Hospital Foundation Lottery's website for a full list of winners and to stay up to date.