From Workday to Windfall: A Life-Changing Lottery Win
Cora Cuthbert never imagined that a quick stop at a local pharmacy would change her life forever. But that’s exactly what happened when she bought a Lotto 6/49 ticket—and later discovered she had hit the jackpot.
While at work as a home-care aide, Cora decided to check her ticket using the Lotto Spot app. What she saw on her phone didn’t seem real at first. So, one by one, she called her coworkers over to look.
“I was like, ‘Whaaaat?!’” she laughed.
One cousin jumped up and shouted, “Oh my God, you’re a millionaire!”
🎉 The Moment It All Felt Real
Still in shock, Cora and her coworkers rushed back to the same pharmacy where she bought the ticket. When the cashier scanned it, everyone held their breath.
Then it happened.
The screen confirmed it.
And the whole place erupted in cheers.
“We all started screaming!” Cora said.
She had matched the Gold Ball numbers in the Lotto 6/49 draw on January 7, instantly becoming $18 million richer.
Her reaction?
“I’m retiring—finally!”
❤️ A Win Filled With Emotion
The massive win wasn’t just exciting—it was deeply emotional. Cora thought about her father, who had loved playing the lottery and passed away in the summer of 2025.
“It took a couple of days before it really hit me,” she shared.
“Then I thought of my dad and started crying.”
For her, playing the lottery was always a family tradition—and now, it had come full circle.
🌴 Big Dreams, Family First
Cora isn’t keeping the fortune to herself. Her first plans focus on family, fun, and giving back.
Here’s what she’s excited about:
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✨ Helping her brothers and siblings financially
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🏕️ Taking her family on a weekend trip to Edmonton
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🌺 Flying first class to Hawaii—yes, in sleep pods!
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🎶 Attending a traditional pow wow for the full cultural experience
“I’ve always wanted to sleep in a pod on a plane,” she said with a smile.
🤝 Giving Back to Her Community
Coming from Kisbey, Saskatchewan, and calling Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation home, Cora has spent years helping others. Now, she wants her winnings to do the same.
One of her biggest goals is to improve access to:
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🏥 Medical care
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💙 Support services
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🌱 Community resources on reserve
She believes everyone deserves better opportunities and care.
🏪 Where It All Started
Cora bought her lucky ticket at McKay’s Arcola Pharmacy, located at 111 Main Street in Arcola—the same place where she later celebrated her life-changing win.
⭐ A Story of Luck, Heart, and New Beginnings
From checking her ticket at work to screaming in a pharmacy aisle, Cora’s story is proof that life can change in an instant.
After years of caring for others, she finally gets to enjoy:
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Financial freedom
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Time with family
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Dream vacations
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And a well-earned retirement
Sometimes, all it takes is one small ticket to open the door to a whole new life.
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