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FALL RIVER:<\/strong> Tracy DeWolfe is proof that all you need to win the Nova Scotia Firefighters 5050 is one ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fall River woman did just that on Friday night, becoming the largest 50\/50 winner in Nova Scotia history as she captured the record-breaking Firefighters 5050 taking home the $2.3 million prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The draw saw more than $4.6 million in tickets purchased by Nova Scotia residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When speaking to The Laker News on Saturday, a mere 10-12 hours after her winning number was drawn, DeWolfe admitted she was still in shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHaving some time to soak it in, I\u2019m still trying to wrap my head around it,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The winning ticket, number 5891979, was the only one DeWolfe bought, along with three add-on bonus tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DeWolfe said her ticket purchase was part of a habit built around supporting firefighter organizations across the province, particularly during the holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI try to buy them every week, but I don\u2019t always remember,\u201d she said. \u201cAround the holidays, I definitely remember.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her purchase followed her usual routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI only ever buy one ticket, plus three tickets for the bonus draw the next day, which is what I did this time,\u201d she said, noting her support for Station 41 Waverley fire department, who will get the $1,000 bonus for the winning draw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Despite the life-changing amount, DeWolfe said she has no immediate plans to change her routine or make major decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI will definitely be at work on Monday,\u201d she said. \u201cNo holiday vacation for me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While many would expect plans for travel, purchases, or early retirement, DeWolfe is intentionally slowing things down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is a good question and while many things have gone through my head in the last number of hours, it\u2019s to be determined,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe current plan is to not make any decision for the next while, which means I\u2019m going to work on Monday.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is likely a sigh of relief for her employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The firefighter 50\/50 program supports volunteer and career fire departments across Nova Scotia, helping fund critical equipment, training, and community safety initiatives, meaning every ticket sold benefits local communities, regardless of who wins the jackpot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Since the winning number was announced, DeWolfe said her phone hasn\u2019t stopped buzzing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere was very little sleep last night,\u201d she said with a chuckle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEveryone has been very excited when offering their congratulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI think we\u2019re all still in shock.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the size of the win is historic, DeWolfe\u2019s story also underscores the collective impact of firefighter 50\/50 supporters across Nova Scotia, thousands of small purchases that help sustain local emergency services while giving someone the chance at a life-changing prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, DeWolfe said the focus is on staying grounded, continuing with her routine, and letting the moment sink in, one day at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She is expected to be able to pick up her big cheque in the coming days, although that was still being arranged when this story was published.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where Firefighter 50\/50 Money Goes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firefighter 50\/50 draws support local fire departments across Nova Scotia, helping fund:<\/p>\n\n\n\n