Port Hood’s Stephanie Trenholm wins Antigonish Legion’s Chase the Ace

Jun 4, 2025 | Local News

A Port Hood woman is more than $180,000 richer.

Stephanie Trenholm captured the grand prize in Chase the Ace, a fundraiser for the Antigonish Royal Canadian Legion Branch 59. Trenholm picked the Ace of Spades at a draw on Friday night. She says she picked the third card on the table because she has three boys.

Stephanie Trenholm of Port Hood with her winnings, along with members of the Legion executive and volunteers

Trenholm visited the Legion today to pick up her winnings, totalling $188,858.80.

Trenholm’s sister, who lives in Antigonish County purchased the tickets for her.

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