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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton; q1 k% m- \4 M/ u; J% o: f
- i. y" [, ^5 g* G0 `, gIt'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. S5 r+ ?: O- z- q* f' q4 f
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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' \1 }; V ~( b+ `9 T5 ]! GHere's How:6 Z( e) E3 A0 ~! X
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
1 ^# u8 w! L4 V+ L1 ]+ b& N 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
+ n4 c2 _' j# Y 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
& P, B( x- m- I& U8 a 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.
. T/ w$ f }! ~- ?$ A9 b3 B 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.2 P. F s( L" p+ [; R+ p
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.' v" A! z6 I$ d
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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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.1 H3 H: ]) P# U) Z2 b" W. B
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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