'Live Free for a Year Lottery' Early Bird Winner

August 29, 2005 -- (UCC-SPC inform) -- The Ukrainian Canadian Congress - -Saskatchewan Provincial Council extends its congratulations to Mr. John Hrynenko of Prince Albert, winner of the $1,500 Early Bird prize in the 'Live Free for a Year' lottery. The drawing took place on Sunday 28 August in Saskatoon.

With more than $75,000 in prizes to win and only 2,500 tickets for sale province-wide, chances are excellent to win in the 'Live Free for a Year' lottery. In addition to the $52,000 Grand Prize, there are cash prizes of $500 per month for a year for free groceries or $200 per month for a year for free gasoline. Additionally, there is a $2,000 travel voucher from Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Audio Warehouse is providing a number of other luxuries for the home like a 42" Panasonic Plasma television with stand valued at nearly $4,000, Panasonic DVD/TV combos, Panasonic micro stereo systems, Panasonic DVD recorders and 4.0 mega pixel digital cameras. For the young and young-at-heart prizes include Apple iPod minis and Sony PlayStation Portables.

The Grand Prize draws will take place on Sunday 6 November at the UCC-SPC Nation Builders & Community Recognition Awards to be held at the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel in Saskatoon. Tickets are available from the UCC-SPC at #980-606 Spadina Crescent East, Saskatoon or you can order tickets by calling toll free 1-888-4-UCC-SPC (1-888-482-2772). Visa and MasterCard are accepted.

Ukrainian culture is a large part of what Saskatchewan is as a province. By supporting the 'Live Free for a Year' lottery you are investing in the thousands of people of all ages plus many grassroots organizations that contribute daily to the diverse and vibrant cultural fabric of our province.