A Drumheller man was able to celebrate the reopening of the Calgary Stampede, and last week he had, even more to celebrate, winning $100,000.
Jeff Paarup attends the Stampede every year and supports the charitable work of community groups by participating in the Stampede Lottery. This year his number came up.
“I always enter four different ones, anything that means something to me, like the Children’s Hospital, Foothill Hospital, STARS, and the Stampede,” he tells the Mail. “I didn’t expect that, the only thing I ever won in 35 years was a little camera.”
The winners were selected on July 21. Stampede Lotteries raises funds for Calgary Stampede, a not-for-profit organization, and our youth and agricultural programs. The lotteries also raise funds for worthwhile community projects in southern Alberta through the Stampede’s three service partners: the Kinsmen Club of Calgary, Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede Park, and the Calgary Marching Show Band Association.
“It’s more about my contributions because you never expect to win,” said Paarup.
He chuckles and says a chunk of it will go to bills.
“I might leave a little bit for a trip with the family,” he said.
