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2 B3 `# c( q6 \: K7 l: pHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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It's cold, it's long and it's unavoidable. It's winter in Edmonton, and there are several ways in which you can make things more tolerable.: f/ O* G3 t7 P/ H9 f
o6 ?: o) V" f) pDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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/ B5 Q6 a6 j/ } H4 z5 K J 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.: B! v, Q6 a9 }: E o* C) Z5 Z0 c
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.8 N3 H0 b$ ?4 l% K! j
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
4 Y- [2 n4 c$ l: t, I# P 4. Portable, electric heaters are inexpensive and a great way to save on your heating bill -- buy several before it gets cold and they get sold out.
' G& l' o' G y& o 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.4 h% K$ J! ~+ \; z2 D! V ^) ^7 j1 {
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.1 K$ g9 `( _* x* \
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.2 ]- r7 O I/ q$ r6 K
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1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.8 R0 J1 n5 n/ d0 R" m
2. Shovelling is really great exercise, but for very deep snow or to make a path through the snowplough's trail you need a blower. |
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