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Williams Lake ice cream shop owner claims $274,000 Lotto Max windfall

Talk about two scoops of awesome!

A Williams Lake ice cream shop owner is $274,000 richer after claiming the February 16th Lotto Max draw

John Bennetts, the owner of The Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop was shopping at the Handi Mart on McKinnon Road when he decided to pick up a few lottery tickets.

He was at home when he scanned his ticket on BCLC’s Lotto! App and discovered the big win.

“I thought, ‘Wow, this is amazing,’” recalled Bennetts. “It took me the whole day to comprehend it!”

Bennetts couldn’t wait to share the news with his son.

“He was very much in shock!”

He plans to celebrate his win with family during an upcoming trip to Vancouver Island and looks forward to focusing on his ice cream business.

“This win guarantees my retirement. Now I can play at my ice cream business and not rely on it. It’s unbelievable!”

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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