Lynn Van Cadsand hopes to use her winnings on a new washing machine (Photo Supplied: B.C. Lottery Corporation)
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“It doesn’t feel real” Smithers resident wins $675 thousand on Set for Life

Logan Flint
By Logan Flint

A Smithers resident is looking at a new washing machine after becoming $675 thousand richer.

Lynn Van Cadsand was in bed at home when discovering the news scanning her Set for Life ticket through the BCLC Lotto App.

She added her and her husband were in disbelief at the news.

“He asked me what I meant and then when he realized, he was very excited,” said Van Cadsand.

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She also plans on setting some of her prize aside for retirement and having a nice dinner in Victoria.

The ticket was purchased at Pharmasave on Fourth Avenue in Smithers.

So far this year, B.C. lottery players have won $9 million in Set for Life.

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Logan Flint
Logan Flint
Logan is the News Reporter and Afternoon News Anchor for The Moose in Smithers, covering stories from Burns Lake to Hazelton along Highway 16. Born and raised in Smithers, he's grown up around radio and has spent time as an on-air announcer for the station's afternoon and morning shows.

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