The Grocery People held its Spring Fresh Giveaway starting earlier this year in April and ending in June. The giveaway included things like free groceries for a year, 50 second shopping spree, electronics, grocery gift cards, and vacations. The largest prize was a $10,000 cash giveaway and a $5,000 community donation. The giveaway was held across Canada, with over 70 participating independent grocery stores.

A fifty second shopping spree was won last month by Emerson resident Melvin Pierre at the Emerson Bigway. Then an Emerson resident received a call two weeks ago saying they were the winner of the $10,000.

Cindy Buhler received that call, and says, "I thought it was a prank call". The caller from The Grocery People had to assure her several times that she was a winner.

Buhler received her cheque at the Emerson Bigway from owner Carl Bueckert. Buhler said bills were her top priority, but with summer in full swing she plans on at least a small vacation.