Edmonton family builds rainbow ice cabin for charity
Tyler Gamblin and his family built a colourful ice cabin in their yard. He will sleep in it for five days to raise $10,000 for Free Play for Kids, a charity providing sports programs for children.
Tyler Gamblin and his family built a colourful ice cabin in their yard. He will sleep in it for five days to raise $10,000 for Free Play for Kids, a charity providing sports programs for children.
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