ESTEVAN — Estevan branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is running its annual truck raffle, a tradition aimed at raising funds to support community initiatives and veterans' programs.
The ticket sales are underway.
"The sales are a bit slow this time of year," said Jim (Frosty) Forrest, president of the Estevan branch No. 60. "We'd like to remind people that there are early bird draws coming up in early October, and to make sure you get your tickets prior to that."
This year's raffle offers several impressive prizes, with the grand prize being a 2024 Ford F-150 4x4 XLT or $50,000 cash. The second prize winner will take home $10,000 cash. Third prize is $5,000 in cash. Additionally, there will be five early bird draws, each worth $1,000.
Participants can win multiple times.
"If you were to be drawn for an early bird prize, your ticket goes back in, so you're still in there for all the other prizes," Forrest explained.
A total of 2,500 tickets are available for purchase, an increase from previous years due to rising costs. Tickets are priced for $100 each at the legion office, at various community events throughout the summer and via e-transfer.
Forrest noted the raffle helps fund the legion's charitable activities.
"It helps us with all the donations we do around town and so on. We support our seniors' places and support veterans and their families."
The final draw will be held on Dec. 31, while the early bird draws are scheduled for Oct. 5.
"We encourage people to support the legion, as we try to support the community and veterans and their families," Forrest concluded.
Supporters can purchase tickets by calling the Estevan legion office at 306-634-3135 or e-transfer to [email protected].
