Marilyn and Albert Boyd of Airdrie are nothing if not practical.  

The Airdrie couple just won $2 million in the May 12th Western 649 draw.  When asked what plans they had for their windfall Marilyn replied, "We're going to buy a new mattress."

The Boyds can buy as many mattresses as they like in single, double, queen, king and whatever other sizes they come in and whatever colour they want.

Marilyn bought the $4 ticket from the Pharmasave store at 209 Centre Avenue West in Airdrie.  They used a combination of dates and family birthdates to choose their numbers.  She discovered their win the evening after the Saturday night draw.

"I stopped at the drug store and decided to check on some of our tickets.  I started by using the self-checker but I wasn't sure what to do when I scanned the winning ticket.  I was in shock so I scanned the ticket a few more times.  Finally, I brought it to the clerk for some help."

Marilyn said her husband had a similar reaction to hearing the news of their win.  "I called him from the store and told him the good news" she says.  He couldn't believe it.  He told me to come home with the ticket."

Other than buying their new sleeping arrangements, the Boyds plan to share their winnings with their family and enjoy their retirement.  

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