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0 `8 k( S* b* M8 xHow 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./ l1 G# s# i; _! v& M
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes* Y8 l! `! ? [' r! G x: L4 V
- D3 i5 \, e" H. w. \- M% U: `/ e# ~Here's How:& Y- f9 `3 E! p
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J, ?6 Q2 y8 K- f 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
( j4 T" l& h. H! ~9 @! ?6 \ 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
5 V1 f( n6 T* y# ~" j 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
2 J1 `7 T7 Z9 ~3 U 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.- K3 S- {1 R+ l5 w7 |
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.' Z8 U1 k5 O/ K
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
, y/ e( G; ]2 o; C. x 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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) y0 U0 ?; n) z8 W0 ~, ]7 _ K 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
2 A& K6 b! I! F' T% ]8 O* R$ W 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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