"It's going to provide tremendous opportunity for the Hockey Alberta Foundation."

Eight front-line health-care workers from a city that sits on the Alberta-Saskatchewan border say they are grateful after winning a substantial World Junior 50/50 jackpot.

Hockey Canada has partnered with the Hockey Alberta Foundation to run the online 50/50 draw on each game day of the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Rivals on the football field, the Saskatoon Hilltops and Valkyries have teamed up with the Regina Thunder and Riot to fundraise off the gridiron.

The 50/50, held by the EE Football Team, raised $991,800 upon closing Sunday.

The Edmonton football team will be hosting a 50/50 raffle as part of its virtual Grey Cup celebrations. All funds raised will go support the Joey Moss Memorial Fund.

The lottery has also set a record for its 50/50 draw, reaching a new high of $1.26 million with one lucky winner getting to take home half.

The donation is worth over $5 million, and according to Inner City Youth Development Association, it was given at the perfect time.

The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation said the voiding and refunding process for customers was finished Thursday.

More than one hour after the draw was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation said it would have to be delayed again.