Alberta initiative promotes winter living and health with walk

Albertans are embracing winter Wednesday by getting together and going for a stroll.

People will be gathering around the province for the 11th annual Winter Walk, a celebration of winter living in Alberta, Wednesday afternoon.

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The annual event also promotes the benefits of walking. Albertans are encouraged to walk at least 15 minutes outside Wednesday.

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Edmonton councillor Bev Esslinger will lead a walk outside city hall and hundreds of Edmontonians are expected to gather outside the Alberta Legislature for a walk around the legislative grounds.

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It’s estimated over 120,000 Albertans participated in the Winter Walk last year.