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How 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.) F4 a7 ?, J1 N# J' o4 W
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:7 S6 o L& A8 m( ^# D- y) k
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
% B2 \5 m$ Y9 y7 X: S% I" x 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
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5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
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Tips:
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G" ]7 M6 Y1 ^* P 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
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