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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton) |) p" a! V# v& j& L. l$ U
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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/ ~8 _5 h* w- o
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes- a( i1 v' m8 L$ y9 ` [
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Here's How:
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; y+ ~8 ]2 z* }, k! ?; M 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.: ?* u& n$ k6 F b! B/ d, D: U/ o
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
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/ }( ]& S, D2 Q# ~& w 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.
1 u. d$ Y% s) ?1 P1 I( R# c 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.* Y# D" E" X6 k2 Z. t
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.( o, \* t$ y# P2 w; e1 f
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.; T. G' _* c4 U4 m1 i# [5 y
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5 j( \5 A- n, W/ n 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
9 |2 }* F; d+ V- N; z) S% I 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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