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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton ?" c5 u- ?3 r/ b' Z
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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.: M, ]. r* Y: Y# p
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes1 H7 x+ Z$ G4 R; b: I8 F: c
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Here's How:5 D0 x7 a7 b# ^4 q# B' `" W% G
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; t# a1 J" y+ v B$ D: j/ ^ 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.+ d0 [% i, S( _/ @: p
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
+ S8 z# G! }- \1 m2 w- @7 X( ]1 P 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires." h7 ~. A( I# I) c0 g9 j" ~" L/ I, u+ M
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.. U# T. S3 F: o I" N! k
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.; Z/ \" K, I9 F9 F4 _
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.8 s! _# D1 x. D" ?8 o
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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Tips:
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5 x C0 v: O) t ~ 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
' F; u7 y8 E# o4 M8 x% K 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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