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3 p! N' S, T/ v9 n7 i2 ~+ Q9 q EHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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& k8 V& |% y0 J' `# ?) W- I8 P* K. n% ~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.
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; a4 N& ]# d& HDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes; a! {, l: L$ U6 f& v& S
4 v/ P; |1 c, Q. |Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.$ d2 ~) ~4 u, W4 N$ I' l; j) q
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall. `! T) `2 T1 @0 V/ m5 d
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires./ h8 t3 ~; m3 W" W) V
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.
$ A: l9 F+ p: y0 ] 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill./ ~% P& @( U. q) V r/ \; W
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.& k, [ d: ~$ P6 j$ W
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can., _* T& |+ K1 m! M' s$ v4 [' d
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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.3 F% ?! V1 a- i3 D, }
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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