Because the 2011 Calgary Stampede Lotteries advanced ticket campaign is on now!  And this year the Lotteries feature more than $1.4 million in prizes, including trucks, boats, a fifth-wheel trailer, luxury vacations, a dream home and more than $310,000 in cash! 

What is fantastic about the Calgary Stampede Lotteries is that by giving yourself a chance to win by purchasing tickets, someone else can feel lucky too. 

This is because the lotteries support local charities and make a positive difference in our communities.  In fact, over the past decade, the Calgary Stampede Lotteries have distributed more than $21 million to various community projects in southern Alberta, as well as five not-for-profit organizations – the Calgary North Hill Lions Club, the Kinsmen Club of Calgary, the Rotary Club of Calgary South, the Calgary Stampede Foundation, and the Calgary Marching Show Band Association. 

So whether you feel lucky enough to win one of these amazing prizes or not, participating makes you a winner in the minds of the thousands of people every year who benefit from the money raised by the Calgary Stampede Lotteries.  It also makes you a winner in the eyes of the 1,500 volunteer ticket sellers who contribute over 26,000 volunteer hours each year and fill over 4,000 volunteer shifts during the 10 days of the Calgary Stampede. 

So … do you feel lucky?  Because you should, since purchasing a ticket package for Calgary Stampede Lotteries makes you a champion in our community. 

Advance tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at calgarystampede.com/lotteries or by phone at 403.531.8008 or toll free by calling 1.888.568.8616.

Get your tickets today and help spread the luck around!

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This morning, the Calgary Stampede Lotteries announced the winners of over $1.4 million in prizes at the Stampede.

Congratulations to the following lucky contestants:

Andrea Strain-Gray, Surrey – GMC Terrain & Mountain Bikes: 2010 GMC Terrain AWD, 4-door SLT that comes with a family pack of 4 Giant Rincon Disc mountain bikes & SUV-friendly fold-away bike rack (value $47,790)

Andrea Thomas, Edmonton – Harley-Davidson: 2010 Electra-Glide Ultra Limited (value $44,499)

Barb Swyripa, Edmonton – Boat & Wheels: 2010 Chaparral model 186 ski boat, trailer & 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab truck (value $94,351)

Victor Giese, Airdrie – Truck ‘n Toys: 2010 Hybrid GMC Sierra 1500 4WD Crew Cab truck & a truck bed full of camping gear plus a family pack of 4 Ultra Motro A2B electric bicycle (value $72,120)

Jim Brandon, Calgary – 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2-door Coupe (value $39,170)

Sheryl Gooch Charlotte, Calgary – Fifth Wheel & Truck: 2010 Seville luxury fifth-wheel trailer & a GMC Sierra 3500HD 4WD Crew Cab truck (value $149,824)

Kassandra Reed, Strathmore – Lions Groceries for Life ($700 a month for 20 years)

Robert Olisoff, Calgary – Lions Lucky Loot: a beautiful custom diamond bracelet from J. Vair Anderson Jewellers & $250,000 cash

Guido Deciancio, Calgary – Rotary Dream Home, valued at over $770,000

Proceeds from the Calgary Stampede Lotteries ticket sales support charities in southern Alberta through the Stampede’s service club partners – Kinsmen Club of  Calgary, Calgary North Hill Lions Club, Rotary Club of Calgary South and the Calgary Marching Show Band Association.

The Winners’ Reception will be held July 22, 2010.

Keith Stephens, Commodore, tells the tale on how Lions Pride came to be

Calgary Stampede Lotteries directly supports local charities, and with the purchase of every Stampede lottery ticket you make, so do you.

The Disabled Sailing Association of Alberta is one such organization that has benefited from Calgary Stampede Lotteries money. They are an organization that allows people with disabilities to sail through the use of modified sailing boats.

With only a fleet of six boats available to them to use to help the disabled experience the freedom and independence that comes with sailing on the water, Keith Stephens, Commodore, relates the tale of how one of their racing boats got damaged on the way to a race:

“We were heading to a regatta in Eastern Canada, and when we were loading the gear, it fell out of the container nose first. The guys in Calgary said it would cost about $20,000 to repair.”

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Yesterday, Calgary Stampede Lotteries unveiled the prizing that’s up for grabs this year at their annual Media Day event. Here are the highlights:

• Rotary Dream Home Package – Valued at over $770,000 and includes a home theatre package valued at over $20,000, a deluxe playground system valued at $8,500, a complete move-in package from AMJ Campbell Vanlines valued up to $15,000, and a full year of home insurance. This year’s Rotary Dream Home will be located in the NW Calgary community of Panorama after the final draw.
• Lions Groceries for Life – $700 a month for the next 20 years to spend on groceries. That’s worth an extra $168,000 in your pocket over 20 years.
• Lions Lucky Loot – This year, the grand prize is $250,000 in tax free cash, plus a diamond bracelet worth $15,000. Plus, $50,000 will be up for grabs in the Money Booth located in the BMO Centre during Stampede.
• Kinsmen Wheels Fifth-Wheel & Truck – Available to be won this year is a 2010 Seville 35CK Fifth-Wheel trailer complete with amenities such as a slide-out bedroom with queen bed, 42” LCD TV with a five disc changer, flush mount ceiling speakers, and surround sound, central vacuum system, and an electric fireplace. To haul this RV, also included is a 2010 GMC Sierra 3500HD SLE 4WD Crew Cab with a powerful Duramax 6.6L DI V8 diesel engine. The total prize package value is $149,824.
• Kinsmen Wheels Truck & Toys – This eco-friendly prize package includes a 2010 GMC Sierra 1500HD 4WD Crew Cab with a 6.0L SFI Flex-Fuel HYBRID V8 Engine, four Ultra Motor A2B Electric Bikes and trailer, plus a complete campers package consisting of a 14×16 wall tent, cots, stoves, an inflatable boat with electric trolling motor, and more. The total prize package is valued at over $72,000.
• Kinsmen Wheels Boat & Wheels – Included in this prize package is a 2010 Chaparral 186 SSi Ski Boat with a 4.3GL Volvo Penta engine with 190 HP as well as a wakeboard tower and holders and matching trailer. To haul this boat around, also included is a 2010 GMC Sierra 15004WD Crew Cab SLE with a 5.3L SFI Flex-fuel V8 Vortec engine. Total prize package value is over $94,000.
• Kinsmen Wheels Harley-Davidson Motorcycle – Up for grabs is a 2010 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limited motorcycle consisting of a 103” motor, oil cooler, tourpack luggage rack, heated handlebar grips, chrome wheels, and much more. Total prize package value is over $44,000.
• Kinsmen Wheels Chevrolet Camaro – Valued at over $39,000 is a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2 Door Coupe with 3.6L DOHC SIDI V6 Engine with variable valve timing, 6-speed automatic transmission, bluetooth in-vehicle system, remote keyless entry, electronic immobilizer vehicle theft deterrent, power windows, air conditioning, and much more.
• Kinsmen Wheels GMC Terrain & Mountain Bikes – A great prize if you’re looking for an outdoor adventure getaway, included in this package is a 2010 GMC Terrain AWD 4 Door SLT2 with 3.0L DOHV V6 Engine and four Giant Rincon Disc Mountain bikes with Shimano Alivio drivetrains and Hayes mechanical disc brakes. Total prize package is valued at over $47,000.
• Stampede Showband 50/50 Draw – Returning this year is the 50/50 draw in support of the Stampede Showband, Showriders, and other youth initiatives of the Calgary Stampede. Tickets will be available at each Rodeo and Chuckwagon performance.

It’s not too late to purchase advance tickets. Each ticket purchase gets you 20 chances to win and entitles you to one free Park admission and 50% off premium seating at the Rodeo or Evening Show with your order. Deadline for advance tickets is midnight, Monday June 28, 2010.

More pictures from the event after the jump.

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