Nord Ouest FM’s radio bingo made another person super-happy Jan. 18 with a big win totaling $5,000.
“Lisette Bekewich from Nampa got the win,” says Nord Ouest FM communications and marketing agent Marianne Houle.
“This one was a Play Off game, which means that since the Jackpot had been at its max amount for the full six months, as per our rules, with no winners on the Fireball, we had to take the Fireball out and the first caller with the Heart shape won the Jackpot.”
The radio bingo is held every Sunday, with numbers being called in both French and English. Houle says it’s a great opportunity to have a little fun, right in the comfort of your own home or favourite location.
“It’s a great family activity,” she says. “People from throughout the region are playing, some joining in the game at businesses and homes across the communities.”
Houle explains the radio bingo was started in September 2023. The bingo is meant to be a fundraiser for the non-profit radio station, while providing some fun for the people in the community. Each Sunday, there are 17 games played, with the last game the grand prize-winning Jackpot game.
“We play every Sunday evening, with the exception of a few holidays, at 7 p.m.,” she says.
“You can catch us on CKRP 95.7 FM or find Nord-Ouest FM using Radio Place or Radio Player apps.”
Players must be over 18 years of age. Cards for the game can be purchased in Falher at Original Pete’s Confectionary, Nord-Ouest FM and Villa Beausejour, in Nampa at Nampa Service & Repair, 5 Star Golf Club, Marie Reine’s post office, Grimshaw Riverside Ranch Décor, in Peace River at Value Drugs, Maximum Sports, and North End Reddi Mart, St-Isidore Coop, Girouxville Coop Bulk, Tangent Social Club, Eaglesham Country Charm Corner Store, Donnelly Societe Historique, McLennan Golden Age Club, High Prairie Sunstone Truck Stop, and locations in Grande Prairie, Valleyview and Edmonton.
“Our third Fireball Jackpot is at around $3,500 right now,” Houle says.
“We started the third year of radio bingo in September.”
Emily Plihal
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