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: R2 J3 g8 K" R; J6 D3 ~How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton& i5 j ]) \! v" ^
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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., n$ d9 i; s1 o
9 m7 Y$ l* H# M1 f* NDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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. I1 e* W6 l- q- H- | 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
; n- K" K6 J' \) p 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
7 _' W7 j- q3 G6 ^% D6 Z+ g9 K 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
& P. i( y; w& L) J! k6 i6 t 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.
# ]3 }, a& @$ @/ [, s: a 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.) B4 K5 ~. O) C0 Y* S a0 f- d
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.: h/ l! |- O" k8 d
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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2 D+ v6 {8 x/ J* H/ a 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather." y9 j5 Z# E6 S5 S& P/ l
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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