Moose Jaw -
After several days of rumour and speculation, Moose Jaw's Brad Legare claimed the $17 million jackpot he won in Friday's Super 7 draw.
Legare's winnings set a new record for the largest lottery jackpot ever won in Saskatchewan.
Legare told Saskatchewan Lotteries officials that he and his girlfriend were heading to his mother's house for dinner when they stopped to pick up some soft drinks at the Mac's convenience store, located at Ninth Avenue Southwest, Friday.
Legare purchased a $5 Super 7 quick pick ticket for the lottery at the store.
On Saturday, Legare checked the winning numbers on the Western Canada Lottery Corporation's website. The third line of his ticket matched all the numbers on the website.
Legare and his girlfriend went back to the same Mac's store to verify the win. Legare was too nervous and sent his girlfriend in to check the ticket.
According to Sask. Lotteries, Legare said he needs some time to think about his windfall but he is definitely done working as a roofer.
Legare told Sask. Lotteries he plans to share with his family and pay off all his debts.
Legare is contemplating a move away from the city telling Sask. Lotteries that he would like to purchase a farm and get away from it all.
Saskatchewan lottery officials indicated that Legare does not wish to be interviewed by the media.
According to Sask. Lotteries, the city of Moose Jaw has seen a substantial number of lottery winners. With just three per cent of the province's population, the city accounts for about 13 per cent of Saskatchewan's lottery millionaires.
Colin Dewar can be reached at 691-1263

