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Rod Holinaty, $14.2m Lotto Winner In Saskatchewan Pops The Question

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 21 Aug, 2015 12:46 PM
    SASKATOON — A Saskatchewan man proposed to his girlfriend when he found out he had won $14.2 million in Lotto 6-49.
     
    Rod Holinaty of La Ronge says he asked Verna Tremblay if she would marry "this millionaire."
     
    She said yes.
     
    The winning ticket was for the Aug. 5 draw.
     
    The couple received the cheque today at a presentation in Saskatoon.
     
    They plan to travel and help family with their winnings.
     
    Photo: Victoria Dinh/CBC News

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