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2 O) t8 v- V: K5 {How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton! G4 p5 t1 L6 K$ C* b" V/ z9 d
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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.2 S3 d! v- z3 {1 k- P
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.- A Y S( |/ K/ o8 F5 @: A
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.$ p/ f% ^% @& M: P
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
% n1 S' Z3 p# E 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.
7 [- E) P7 V4 o: T 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.7 _$ `6 x( M7 O/ W3 e9 r# v
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season., U9 _- D' O$ y: y4 \5 b6 y {- 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.+ V7 H# e6 X( u9 l. b* a
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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