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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.! u+ d& I2 d2 s- X1 G
. }' O; ]8 n* H4 j; S) R, pDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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6 \# ^! k8 U: x$ }' {% A% b1 \Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
8 t2 {* `) |, p) O 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
0 e$ l" p2 e4 p; [ 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
, p4 Z- p( G9 ~+ P4 j 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.
* H2 v) F# c" x& n 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
5 L- f+ f0 G/ G/ 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.! x: P) O9 ~4 m
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
0 V/ B% F; p3 y: p3 W& x 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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