Manitoba

Sandy Bay Resident Wins Local Radio Bingo Jackpot

By

James Sinclair
March 4, 2026 1:22 pm

John Roulette, a resident of Sandy Bay, Manitoba, won a cash prize of $732.80 after playing the Thunderbird Bingo game on February 23, 2026. This community game is a regular event that offers local listeners the chance to win money through the town’s radio station.

The game is hosted and broadcast by Sandy Bay Radio 106.3, which has been part of the community since November 2011. The station operates from its location at 245 Main Road and provides entertainment and news to the Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation.

The prize money for this specific bingo game grows over time until a player wins the jackpot. While the most recent win was for several hundred dollars, a previous player named Lillian Starr won a much larger prize of $12,620.80 during a past game.

Radio bingo is a popular activity in the area that helps bring the community together. These events give residents a way to stay connected with their local station while having the opportunity to win financial rewards.

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