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/ C& O* @/ c( l3 MHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton7 g% H2 ?" T. R. Q% E4 B( ~$ E
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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 [% k1 ` e; p# m, \
3 [+ s( w& L9 x: _Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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' q7 d1 o" Q* d. z9 M 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.# N5 X8 e$ p# L c# q2 [
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
4 i* t6 C' ~' k 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.0 k( E5 C4 z m0 b* v: |+ x3 e2 _
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.
, Z, m! F" n& s% t3 F 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.! z* n6 a# s( \) S, A% A2 F, G
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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- I: M; h" @- X# X1 ^: Y 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
; e. B7 k" @: 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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