Bundle up, Yellowknifers, itSA国际影视传媒檚 that time of year again.

Registration is now open for the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraiser to be held on Feb. 26 in Yellowknife. 

In its eighth year, the 2022 walk will raise money to renovate Bailey House, the menSA国际影视传媒檚 transitional home on 44 Street, run by the Salvation Army.

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SA国际影视传媒淲e are hoping to host the walk in-person this year but as we know, due to Omicron, things can turn on a dime,SA国际影视传媒� said the Salvation ArmySA国际影视传媒檚 Janice Brinson, who facilitates the event. SA国际影视传媒淩ight now when you sign up online, you have the option to attend in-person or virtually,SA国际影视传媒�

Virtual walkers can raise funds and complete the 2-km or 5-km walk from their own location any day in February. Closer to the day, the Salvation Army will announce if the event will be held exclusively online.

In previous years, walkers met at the Salvation Army office before the challenge to collect their merchandise, enjoy a light meal and to socialize before commencing the event. Even if it is held online, Brinson hopes to surpass last yearSA国际影视传媒檚 total of $11,000 raised by 61 walkers split into six teams.

So far, only two teams have registered for this yearSA国际影视传媒檚 walk, pledging two per cent of the Salvation ArmySA国际影视传媒檚 $20,000 goal. Registration is free, and receipts are provided for donations over $20.

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Since 2011, the CNOY has raised more than $43 million for local charities across Canada focused on SA国际影视传媒渟erving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness,SA国际影视传媒� as per the organizationSA国际影视传媒檚 website.

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