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How 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.
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, N$ H) v# l4 U" IDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes7 C4 ~2 f' h) U: g! h9 Q# q
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.: k4 U# L4 B9 {6 E) j) K3 W" y
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
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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.- ~0 y, g! w7 _$ F E4 B+ S: p
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.. G2 O6 z2 j$ a4 ^5 T7 V2 A; ]( o4 d
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
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Tips:
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" F, c$ p- J% N, x7 w 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
1 a: Y% ~0 N& o: Y( 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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