RE:Well, such kind people here. Let's try again shall we? NFGGander does not ever get to minus 40... either degrees celcius or fahrenheit(which are almost equivalent)
Even though it is inland from the coast, the island is still surrounded by the ocean that moderates the temperature.
Now the boys don't need 3 weeks off when they are working close to home. That is for when they are working in Alberta. Give them Tibbs eve Dec 23, Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 26 (when the big parties are), and they will show up for work hung over the next day if required. I you are nice, give them them Dec 23rd to Jan 1.