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; o3 I7 p& }4 b4 XHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton6 i/ d0 S9 {! S1 W- K. j
w$ v7 g* {+ L) r7 s9 VIt'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. D* a- q( r2 ~* i
7 w, G& O$ m3 x8 j8 u; \Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.5 I9 P/ V* b0 @7 ]: Y4 g7 Y t t
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.3 F$ f1 J5 G' z$ |' {& }; a- n0 O& B
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
& j+ F/ f5 G' a% t! v4 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.
6 A0 j q7 a2 J8 S 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
; N4 O2 k& h/ _9 X+ S/ P 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
+ J. @- n4 P' C% H7 I 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.
, D$ X. C0 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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