Shannon Keast of Morinville, Alberta, became the province's newest millionaire after winning $5 million from Lotto 6/49 on May 27. The winning ticket was purchased at the Mobil gas station on 100 Street in Morinville.
Life-Changing Moment at the Kiosk
Keast described the moment she discovered her win: "When I scanned it in store, I didn't realize I had won it right away, I just heard the sound. I was trying to FaceTime my husband and I was shaking and crying!" The winning numbers were 5, 27, 35, 38, 44, and 46.
The excitement quickly spread through the Keast family. "We are both just so excited," she said. "It feels so surreal and overwhelming. One of the best days of our lives!"
Plans for the Winnings
Keast outlined the family's financial plans: "We're setting up trust accounts for family and looking at buying a cabin in Saskatchewan." In addition, the couple is planning a trip to Costa Rica for a wedding. "We have a few plans," she added.
The win places Keast among a growing list of lottery winners in the Edmonton area. The ticket was sold at the Mobil station in Morinville, a town just north of Edmonton.
