Magrath, Alta., man wins $1M in Lotto 6-49

Duane Maldaner of Magrath won $1 million in the May 24 Lotto 6-49 draw. He says he'll use the money to have an easy retirement. (Supplied/WCLC)

A Magrath, Alta., man has won $1 million in a Lotto 6-49 draw last month, says the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC).

Duane Maldaner won the money on the May 24 draw; a day before his birthday.

“I was just sitting by myself and checked my ticket—I was pleasantly surprised!” he said in a WCLC release.

“The kids were coming over for my birthday BBQ the next day so I knew I could tell them then!”

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Maldaner says one of his children said the win spoiled the surprise they’d brought with them.

“My one child said, ‘Dad, I bought you a nice gift and you’re not even going to enjoy it now!’” he said.

He says the money will be used to help him retire comfortably in just a few years.

Maldaner’s winning ticket was purchased at Gonzo’s Gas N’ Go at 913 Ninth Avenue N. in Lethbridge.