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. K5 l L0 G0 B4 G$ IHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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. m# Q8 j3 y. H0 FIt'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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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
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3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.: S% e6 _4 O) M$ h4 { T2 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 p& \2 R1 X9 [& L
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
+ A+ T6 D' B& Y9 A3 ?8 t 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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; }* G6 ~! p- `4 ]5 R 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
( y+ Y7 F0 D4 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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