Minnedosa Couple Wins Sunrise Credit Union’s Thirty Grand in Your Hand Contest

Pictured L to R: Jordan Brown (Loans Officer, Sunrise Credit Union), Cassie Peak, Troy Johnson, and Brad Ross (VP, Member Services, Sunrise Credit Union)

The excitement was palpable on Thursday, April 24, 2025, as Sunrise Credit Union officially wrapped up its “Thirty Grand in Your Hand” Contest with a celebratory cheque presentation at its Minnedosa branch. Local members Troy Johnson and Cassie Peak were awarded the grand prize — a cheque for $30,000.

Long-time members of Sunrise Credit Union, Johnson and Peak expressed their surprise and gratitude upon receiving the $30,000 prize. With the purchase of their new home, the couple has various projects they want to complete and shared that the prize money would go to good use.

Jordan Brown, a Loans Officer at Sunrise Credit Union, played a key role in helping Johnson and Peak secure their mortgage. Reflecting on their recent contest win, Brown shared how meaningful the experience was: “It reinforces why we do what we do—to help our members achieve their financial goals.”

The “Thirty Grand in Your Hand” Contest ran from March 2 to April 12, offering an exciting incentive for new residential mortgage customers. Every qualifying mortgage approved during the six-week period earned an entry for a chance to win $30,000.