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) t; X; M U$ g4 }( B2 ?$ N# eHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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& |* ^+ k) [, lIt'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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@. U6 e u" w- m3 fDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
# w( b9 L9 k7 R4 _% p1 q 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.: a( |" M0 V" c i9 T% x. m6 ]
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.9 {# l4 m6 ]$ l* B- Z) r, S2 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.6 f+ I9 g9 d0 a3 ~6 W2 b
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
5 c7 h6 ?+ D5 b) U5 k$ u: R5 P; M 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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* b" P' I7 R. K) N1 O3 i$ C4 J4 r 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
5 t) |6 s; h }' O0 E2 U 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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