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How 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.
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1 N, a" d$ B: T0 Q- ~. MDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes5 F; _" ?# ?8 z$ v* q, P
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
; J" F) O! n; U 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
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+ y/ _( I/ Y8 P0 L0 h- W; p- T 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.
: A- ^9 x+ M3 r- ~ 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
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7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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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.; p! E) T$ ^( F1 K+ t0 B+ 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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