Well actually it should be called "Warmerpeg'.  Most of the year Winnipeg is warmer than any other city in Canada.  What may be considered "summer temperatures by Vancouver, Calgary, or Toronto, are exceeded in Winnipeg from April to October. Winnipeg's continental summer  climate is the reason for it possessing the highest number of residential swimming pools per capita in Canada.  In addition, the close proximity of world class beaches and long summers results in the highest per capita of beach cottage ownership in the country. 

They are not suffering.  For when the weather does turn cold in December, January, February, even the common folk shut down the pool and vacation in the Caribbean.  Leave Pallister alone.

Having experienced Mars like temperatures many times in Toronto (-23c on the dial), with states of emergency declared (Mayor Lastman),  I don't think you are aware of the high quality of life Winnipeggers enjoy.  Ignore the complaints of the NDP card carriers.