After a long stressful year on the frontlines battling COVID-19, a group of nurses in Lloydminster is ending 2020 on a high note.
The eight women from the maternity unit are sharing $241,850 after winning the world junior 50/50 draw on Sunday.
In a video posted by Hockey Canada on Wednesday, the group’s members expressed how blessed they were to have the winning ticket.
MEET THE #WorldJuniors 50/50 WINNERS —
Grab your tissues! 8 frontline healthcare workers from the Lloydminster Hospital’s maternity unit won $241,850 on December 27.
FULL STORY & BUY YOUR 50/50 TICKETS at https://t.co/g6FB29FCWZ
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— #WorldJuniors (@HC_WJC) December 30, 2020
The online 50/50 draws are held every game day, but only Alberta residents are eligible to play.