Alberta man wins $250K from scratch-and-win ticket

Joseph Laliberte, of Raymond, Alta., won $250,000 on a scratch-and-win ticket. (Courtesy: Western Canada Lottery Corporation)

A southern Alberta man took home $250,000 after hitting the jackpot on a scratch-and-win ticket.

Joseph Laliberte, of Raymond, Alta., won the prize on the golden egg ticket in a scratch-off pack.

He said he was shocked when he discovered his big win.

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“I started shaking,” he said. “It’s a good feeling.”

Laliberte said he does not have plans for his winnings yet.

He bought his scratch-and-win pack at the Town Pump located at 37 West 200 N, in Raymond.

The Western Canada Lottery Corporation notes that scratch-and-win tickets have an expiry date printed on the back.