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$ f7 o2 Z0 m0 R4 y" V# _How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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. m0 k1 {& q: d+ {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.% \7 {8 ], Y; R& f, b) F F& a
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes9 L1 `; _2 X! F; j9 ~* A% Y( ^. T( S
6 P4 O/ E. D. T' ]Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
$ E4 ?! j. y: ?; U2 v 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
! }6 Y3 k' x- {7 M0 U 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.8 y8 K% U( _( ~' Z& M4 g C0 h5 l
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.1 _; R5 O) w; y/ }& v
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.) M5 R& I0 }: S3 b" m' f# o
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
$ A5 e! R- b$ e. ~5 h 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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9 u1 y r$ X: ]) Y3 Q( p 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.7 T/ s9 b- u0 m3 I$ s
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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