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$ U2 ?5 t4 m+ q/ BHow 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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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes/ s+ x+ P9 V( v% u' }! S& u
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Here's How:* M8 g! O0 a3 k+ x, a7 [
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1 U* d2 k! Q* O7 v- A 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.4 F6 j- M" |+ \5 U0 I I
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.& t9 n+ x* ?8 S+ |
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
, T: T7 }8 l! p$ a6 R: e# Y 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.- C% F5 d p! T' k" ?5 d( O, z
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.! Y) H8 u8 g& V
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.) p% H5 W8 t! A1 T- [7 E/ ~
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.9 z1 ~# _- E- r' J; @: y/ C6 o
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Tips:
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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.
- s" K0 M/ ]& T8 @! |( Z 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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