The Western Canada Lottery Corporation said a person in Lethbridge will be $55 million richer after hitting a lottery jackpot, May 10, 2023. (Photo: WCLC)

By David Opinko

Someone in Lethbridge won $55 million jackpot – largest in city’s history

May 10, 2023 | 12:56 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – UPDATE: Aaron Parsons is Lethbridge’s $55 million lottery winner

It is the largest-ever jackpot won in Lethbridge.

The Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) has announced that a person from Lethbridge won $55 million in the April 25, 2023, LOTTO MAX draw.

According to the WCLC, the previous lottery record in the city was $45.6 million, as a Lethbridge couple hit the LOTTO 6/49 jackpot in 2012.

It is also the fifth-biggest lottery prize ever claimed in Alberta.

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The WCLC said it will reveal the winner of the $55 million draw on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

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