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+ G5 v0 k( N* qHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton7 }; w; j7 s' y/ @
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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.$ }0 M+ T8 e2 j; P: u
h, ?( _' f4 nDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:# W5 t4 v5 f# B/ c" F+ u; T" n& P
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.7 _" ^$ K" }6 b. n n+ L+ [$ y8 k
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.! k: u; [3 g) P+ }) L' C
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
. {+ {1 P5 c2 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.
7 v4 g4 j2 e* [$ `5 X- o) Z 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.8 B1 w# X/ d: w8 P6 y9 [# c- R
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.6 V T1 ]; ^1 \' ^$ H$ ]0 F
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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w, y/ ^1 h8 \( T: G8 |Tips:
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! v! a9 g6 }1 F8 C9 r) U; s" ]5 i. q 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.2 `* W2 D# K; m% @ G& Y2 V
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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