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: u3 D. D; _+ ~6 r6 zHow 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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: J% s0 [" V: L, H9 U, iDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:* N6 X8 P4 B* X+ F/ m0 N
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.+ S7 E2 e: K+ l7 |: ^
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.1 L& k6 P; J. e2 |/ o
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.+ p% @, x, p$ m. Z
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.' h6 ^3 l) m" f
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.0 g6 R$ b" q5 J. W1 @4 _
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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Tips: R' t6 Q& k+ i
8 b% N1 ?; D9 B3 f9 T" q( } 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.1 ^/ B! N$ b, H4 L
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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