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" k4 s' l! H0 A4 h$ l' S& q' aHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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, L& \' d3 B/ D" n/ N# uIt'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.# ^ F$ H) O. ?% e1 c
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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." W j9 k! B# \' r. A
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
3 }1 J% Q/ {# c7 M2 z 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
' U9 P! X3 k$ `, K 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." W3 r* x6 I* p: E9 M$ ]) E
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
3 P) W0 t( h# W! o: C( t$ z 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
5 i) B/ ^0 Q# E6 v 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.) j3 k9 Y+ q& u! m) i/ u" C5 j
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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.
" X/ E) D Y- {4 Z) v0 e* k- T: ^ 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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