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( X% P2 }3 b+ E8 T. K9 y' zHow 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.6 W$ Y. d2 P; u d5 e
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes& y4 S+ l' x/ j$ b+ D
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Here's How:- u7 P6 w" B5 [, h4 e
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3 J/ s5 Y* p6 @ n* Z 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.. w. g4 U3 T5 |( ~* t
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
" I, w; T: O/ ^$ [, _% Y# K7 q 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.4 N+ h/ ~- A) b4 G$ X `" X" W
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.
. z2 y7 t5 `; @6 U/ q4 S6 J- v 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
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7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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! a5 V7 T( Y. d1 B' U' ZTips:
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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.$ `8 i- Z+ H$ e, h; F: H
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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