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Saskatoon couple wins $1M with Lotto 6-49 ticket

A Saskatoon couple bought their Lotto 6-49 ticket worth $1 million from the Silverwood Convenience Store. Saskatchewan Lotteries / Supplied

A Saskatoon couple is $1 million richer, thanks to their lucky Lotto 6-49 ticket.

Dennis and Marjorie Petryshyn bought their winning ticket from the Silverwood Convenience Store.

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Dennis made the discovery when he stopped in at the same store and checked the ticket.

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“When the reality hits you, do you stay calm and collected, or do you dance and do a jig?” he said in a press release.

“It took a while, but I found my happy dance. In private.”

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The couple said they’re still making plans for the prize money, however the win has given them a new sense of financial security.

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“This win will help us make a more comfortable life for us and for our kids,” Marjorie said in a press release.

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