Frequently Asked Questions

How can tickets be purchased?

Phone in Edmonton	780-944-2774
Phone outside of Edmonton	1-888-944-2774
Website address	caritasfoundationlottery.com

What is the mailing address to purchase tickets?

P.O. Box 1850 Station Main
Edmonton, AB T5J 4V5

Where can tickets be purchased?

Grand Prize Showhome	3334 Cameron Heights Landing NW, Edmonton Monday – Friday 2 pm to 8 pm Saturday, Sunday & Holidays Noon – 5:00 pm
Edmonton General Hospital Foundation Office	Weekdays: 9am to 4pm
Grey Nuns Hospital Main Lobby	Weekdays: 9am to 8pm, Weekends & Holidays: 9am to 5pm
Misericordia Hospital Foundation Main Lobby	Weekdays: 9am to 8pm, Weekends & Holidays: 9am to 5pm

What is the location and hours of the Showhome?

3334 Cameron Heights Landing NW, Edmonton (T6M 0M7)	Exit Anthony Henday Drive and turn North on Cameron Heights Drive. Turn right onto Cameron Heights Way Take first right Follow the signs to Showhome
Monday – Friday Saturday, Sunday & Holidays	2 pm to 8 pm Noon – 5:00 pm

What methods of payment are accepted?

Cheque, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard and American Express
Cash and Debit at the Showhome only

What are the Main Raffle ticket prices?

1 for $100

3 for $250

6 for $350

How many tickets for the Main Raffle are sold in total?

27,500 Single tickets	6,550 Sets of 3	5,250 Sets of 6
Total 78,650 tickets sold

What are the Split 50 Add-On ticket prices?

1 for $5

10 for $25

25 for $50

How many tickets for the Split 50 Add-On are sold in total?

15,000 Single tickets	12,000 Sets of 10	8,500 Sets of 25
Total 347,500 tickets sold

What are the cutoff dates and draw dates?

DRAW	CUTOFF DATE	DRAW DATE
Previous Supporter Draw	11 pm, Friday, Aug. 24, 2012	11 am, Monday, Sept. 10, 2012
Early Bird #1	11 pm, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012	11 am, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012
Early Bird #2	11 pm, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012	11 am, Monday, Oct. 29, 2012
Split 50 Add-On	11 pm, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012	Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012
Final Draw	11 pm, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012	Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012 until completed

What is the Previous Supporter prize?

$10,000 Cash, tax free

How long does it take to receive the ticket in the mail?

Allow 2-3 weeks

What is the Early Bird #1 prize?

2013 Lexus GS350 AWD and $75,000 Cash (valued at $150,138.00)

What is the Early Bird #2 prize?

$100,000 Cash

What is the Split 50 Add-On prize?

There will be a minimum guaranteed payout of $160,000 for the Split 50 Add-On, or 50% of ticket sales (whichever is greater).

What is the value of total Split 50 Add-On tickets sold?

Go to caritasfoundationlottery.com and view the Split 50 Add-On tracker

What is the retail value of the grand prize showhome?

Showhome valued at $1.5 million
Cash: $500,000
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overlander 4x4: $55,287.00
Total prize package: $2,055,287

When are the winners going to be published?

Winners will be published on the Caritas Foundation Lottery website within 10 days following the draws.

How many prizes can be won?

3,763

What is the total retail value of all of the prizes?

$3,376,792.83

How many years has the lottery been active?

20 years

What is the license number of the Main Raffle?

#336590

What is the license number of the Split 50 Add On?

# 336591

Who is the project manager?

Bob Wallace #RTM12941 / Stride Management Corp.

Is the ticket tax deductible/do you get a tax receipt?

No, there is no tax receipt issued and the ticket is not tax deductible

Must the ticket purchaser and the name on the ticket be over the age of 18 years?

Yes

Can tickets be put in the name of a corporation or business?

Yes. Should the ticket be a winner, the prize is then awarded to the corporation or business and the person who claims the prize must be able to prove they are an authorized officer of that company.

Can I choose a specific ticket number?

No. Ticket numbers are consecutive and computer generated.

How many names can be put on a ticket?

Should a purchaser want to put anymore than 2 names on a ticket, it is recommended that the purchaser keep record of who is involved with the purchase. The Licensee and Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission will not be responsible for any conflict between joint ticket purchases. In the event of a winning ticket stub having more than one name the lottery will award the prize to any individual whose name appears first on the stub. The Licensee and Alberta Gaming & Liquor Commission are not responsible for resolving any disputes, which may arise from the different individuals.

How are winners notified and the prizes awarded?

Once draws have been completed prize letters will be mailed out 2-3 weeks following the draws. The prize letter informs the winner of what they have won and where and when to pick up their prize. They must have the prize letter and I.D. to claim the prize. All prizes must be accepted as awarded there will be no cash substitutions.

What happens if I lose my ticket or I can't find it?

You do not need your ticket to claim your prize. We have all the necessary information to verify the winner. Your name, address & phone number is recorded in the database along with your ticket number. If you have a winning ticket number, you will receive your prize letter to claim your prize.

Can orders be placed from people outside the province of Alberta?

Any purchaser who RESIDES OUTSIDE ALBERTA BUT IS WITHIN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA at the time of purchase may purchase a ticket. The ticket can be mailed to any address (even outside of Alberta).

What is done with my personal information?

Both the Caritas Foundation and Stride Management Corp. respect your privacy. We do not rent, sell or trade our mailing lists. The personal information collected by the Caritas Hospitals Foundation will be used to process ticket orders and to contact you regarding ongoing and future lotteries. The names, cities and winning ticket numbers of winners will be published in northern Alberta newspapers and be posted on the lottery website.