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WINNIPEG — Close to 700 scarves are hanging from trees, posts and fences in the exchange area.

It’s an annual event held by Chase the Chill that they call a ‘scarf storm.’

The group makes and collects the scarves and then distributes them so that anyone can take one if they feel they need one.

Chase the Chill's scarf storm hits downtown Winnipeg. December 5, 2015. Riley McDermid/Global News Chase the Chill's scarf storm hits downtown Winnipeg. December 5, 2015. Riley McDermid/Global News Chase the Chill's scarf storm hits downtown Winnipeg. December 5, 2015. Riley McDermid/Global News Chase the Chill's scarf storm hits downtown Winnipeg. December 5, 2015. Riley McDermid/Global News

“I think it’s a great initiative because people need to stay warm and also it’s nice to have something beautiful to wear because it makes you feel good about yourself,” said Dominique Reynolds who took a scarf after donating several last year.

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There are no income qualifiers on who can take a scarf and anybody is welcome to grab one said Val Paulley, Chase the Chill coordinator.

“Winnipeg can be pretty cold, so it’s one way of showing caring,” she continued.