THUNDER BAY – Anyone who wants in on this year’s Fort William Rotary House Lottery better grab their tickets soon.
Gordie Garriock, marketing co-ordinator for the lottery, on Monday said they have fewer than 80 tickets left from the original stock of 12,000 for the July 1 draw.
“What we’re doing is distributing them to the RBC branches so there will be no confusion there,” Garriock said.
“If we’re not sold out by the weekend we will have another open house up on Silverstone Place from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. But I really suspect we’ll be sold out.”
The home, valued at more than $535,000, the 1,870 sq.-ft. home features three bedrooms, two four-piece bathrooms, granite countertops and four Energy Star appliances.
Garriock said they weren’t sure how ticket sales were going to go this time around, adding 2,000 to last year’s sold-out total.
“We had 12,000 tickets this year, so that was a big jump for us, so we were very nervous about that. We’re thrilled. We sold out three weeks early last year with 10,000 tickets. It’s the three tickets for $250 that is making the huge difference,” Garriock said.
The lottery is in its 31st year and raises money for a variety of different charities, including the Thunder Bay Regional Health Foundation.
The draw will take place on July 1 at Prince Arthur's Landing.
