‘I’m going to pay everything off’: Edmonton man wins $1M lottery

Gilbert Cabarrubias. (Supplied)

An Edmonton man is going to spend his money responsibly after winning the lottery.

Gilbert Cabarrubias, the winner of $1 million earlier this month, is going to pay off his mortgage and bills before he takes a trip to the Philippines.

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“I made a promise to myself, if something good (like this) ever happens to me, I will help to rebuild the church at home,” he said.

He bought his tickets from the Circle K at 18208 89 Avenue NW.