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9 b* y& X, f% |$ T3 y) {. _0 eHow 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.' s& s/ K# l8 ]2 F
3 L8 k: V8 {5 b$ d- MDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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8 [- d( l" Y+ v$ F7 o& F 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
+ t& x N3 V; k7 ]5 e 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
3 A( _0 k; c6 w l: \. C 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
# n* _) a: r& b4 K8 A! o 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.3 U1 d+ C [8 Z* T# B; w4 _
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
* \- `2 D, Z. G( N5 }$ ?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.
" i8 V; k( g3 n2 O 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.
: o' K8 N; Z: E9 z# @2 i9 e0 Y 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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