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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. M) j$ A Y. ]6 q# A& `
1 p7 r2 y5 R7 G A) SDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes0 a8 }5 r" a0 a8 x
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
$ W0 m. A1 ^( o% J f% _. ? 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
- p& p( R' }! { 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.% M5 l% H$ @+ W# R4 `9 x' u
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. g6 Y- o0 F1 C: G" a
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.6 p6 ^3 f- h: O
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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