Three lucky local residents have hit the jackpot today!
The Prince George Spruce Kings have announced the winners of the Show Home and Mega 50/50 Lotteries.
The recipients of the new $500,000 home on the corner of Links Drive and MacTavish Road in the Hart region are Melinda Kent and Kathryn Rinaldi, while Bill Sloan took home $50,000 from the jackpot draw.
.@Lynhallpg draws winning ticket for @SpruceKings #ShowHomeLottery! Winners are MELINDA KENT & KATHERINE RINALDI! #CityOfPG @mypgnow pic.twitter.com/mJZDFH4z73
— Kyle Balzer (@KyleBalzer) May 2, 2017
Kings’ President and Governor Thomas Bohmer calls this moment, the highlight of the season.
“We get to change somebody’s life in a big way. For me, this is what it’s all about for our organization and it really tells the story of what the community of Prince George is really all about.”
Prince George set a new record for ticket sales, buying 10,438 for the Show Home and selling out the Mega 50/50.
Bohmer says without the community’s respect and dedication, this lottery would not be possible.
“Prince George always seems to step up and perform and show their support to the Spruce King, and hopefully we are deserving of that support.”
.@SpruceKings President says #ShowHomeLottery is important moment for organization all season long; thanks #CityOfPG for support @mypgnow pic.twitter.com/V0iClMbS9x
— Kyle Balzer (@KyleBalzer) May 2, 2017
Moving forward, Bohmer says he’s hoping future lotteries will be able to showcase bigger properties, adding there’s always somebody in need of a good home.
“The amount of stress with put on the community in terms of asking for that support, we want to make sure we always keep that in line with what our needs are, and I think that once we do that we’ll not only be able to see the lottery grow, but also provide the right kind of value in our community.”
Mayor Lyn Hall was on hand to select the winning tickets and made the official phone calls out to congratulate Kent, Rinaldi, and Sloan, who was the only one of the three to answer.