Listen Live

Grande Prairie man heading south with family after winning $2 million during Western MAX draw

A Grande Prairie man is heading to Mexico after winning a cool $2 million during the March 4th Western MAX draw.

Ron Fraser is described as being quite familiar with the staff at his local lotto spot- regularly purchasing his Western MAX tickets there. Now, Fraser is somewhat of a face for them, after his $2,007,000 win.

The winner says he “just couldn’t believe” that he won, saying he needed a second pair of eyes to confirm his suspicions.

“I honestly thought there was a hiccup with the terminal—I just couldn’t believe it—so I took it up to the front,” he says. “I told the cashier, ‘I have one more to check,’ and she asked how much it was for.”

- Advertisement -

“I said, ‘I think it’s a couple million,’ and she laughed and said, ‘I don’t think I’ve got that on me!’”

Once the cashier scanned it, it was no longer a laughing matter.

“My heart is in pretty good shape,” Fraser says. “I didn’t get too flustered, but I was very excited!”

He says the win comes at a “really good time” for him- saying he plans to use his newfound wealth to take a trip and spend time with his family.

Ethan Montague
Ethan Montague
Reporter/Contributor for MyGrandePrairieNow.com and 104.7 2Day FM. Studied Broadcast News at SAIT. Team member since February 2023.
- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

STARS Grande Prairie base calling for community support during Critical Care on the Air Radiothon

The STARS Critical Care on the Air Radiothon is on now, and the local base is calling on Grande Prairie to show their support. 

City of GP opens up dust suppression applications for residents, businesses near gravel roads

Settle down- the City of Grande Prairie has opened up dust suppression applications for properties next to gravel roads. 

City report shows speed limit reductions lead to fewer injuries

Traffic collisions involving injuries have fallen significantly since the speed limit was reduced on some Grande Prairie roads in 2020. 

Two Grande Prairie Storm skaters recognized for off-ice accolades

A pair of Grande Prairie Storm skaters are up for post-season awards, recognizing their hard work and dedication to their team, community, and academics throughout the past season. 

City crews continue late-season snow clearing operations

While Grande Prairie's winter weather made a brief return last week, accumulation has not quite reached the trigger point for residential clearing. 
- Advertisement -