Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is celebrating the winners of our 2025 community raffle, and the many people who made it such a success.
Our very first 50/50 draw was a highlight of the summer in both Kimberley and Cranbrook, BC. Congratulations to Victoria Wheadon of Cranbrook, who took home $2,497.50 from a jackpot totaling $4,995.
Neil Ross of Kimberley rode away with the grand prize: a Norco Scene VLT e-bike.
Both winners were stunned by their good fortune.
Victoria discovered the raffle through a friend’s Facebook post in the final days and quickly purchased tickets. Neil’s winning ticket was purchased at the Kimberley Farmers’ Market, and he wasted no time confirming the news with an email titled, “I won the bike… really?”
“This raffle was about more than prizes, it was about connecting with our community and offering prizes that make a difference in the lives of our winners,” says Robyn Skare, Fundraising & Communications Coordinator for Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook.
Every ticket purchased supports our work in Kimberley and Cranbrook, so it’s especially exciting to have a winner from each community this year.Robyn Skare, Wildsight KimCran
Since it began in 2019, the raffle has grown alongside the surge in e-bike popularity. What started as a small local draw has become a much-anticipated community fundraiser, with prizes like the Norco e-bike inspiring wide support across Kimberley and Cranbrook.
This year’s success was made possible thanks to Bootleg Bike Co., Norco Bicycles, Save On Foods in Kimberley and Cranbrook, and the Kimberley Farmers’ Market. We are deeply grateful to the staff and volunteers who sold tickets, and to the community members who purchased more than 2,200 tickets. Your involvement helps us continue building sustainable, resilient communities.
This year, the raffle shifted from paper tickets and a barrel draw to a predominantly online format. Using a digital raffle platform has made participation easier for our supporters across British Columbia, while also helping Wildsight track results, expand our reach, and strengthen future fundraising efforts.
Have Your Say: Help Shape the 2026 Community Raffle
Now we’d love to hear from you! Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook is asking the community for feedback to help guide next year’s fundraiser. Do you want to see another e-bike raffle, or would you prefer another 50/50 draw in 2026?
