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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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/ X) d0 q" O+ \0 G6 [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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0 g& E- S5 R' S) x- v' X7 UDifficulty 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.
; Y0 [) d; \% w: u. G% f 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.' E$ i4 k+ U- F, O6 H
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
: U8 A, T- L- h 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.# E, P4 a3 {& N0 [) v8 p$ Y
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
4 M' v; b: @ c6 }4 A5 q) d 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
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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." e8 H9 m1 O: X
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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