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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton, Y4 n9 i% X; p- q: T% |' n
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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., G; _6 Y- t# ^+ @$ ]- S
; ?) u# s! V: zDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes% p4 G9 ]2 o: a# k
u" A, q. |" I; cHere's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
1 W: a/ ^: p( k9 j& [ 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.4 j/ U6 U+ Y% m9 g
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.6 t$ H4 Z" @! z- b1 k& K9 C A3 \9 l0 _
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.
7 s$ ^: R# X, o2 U3 j 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
: t( A$ z% x- g 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
1 S% V0 R( J1 Z+ U( c) p( H4 [; O4 B 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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Tips:
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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.) K8 I) d* t# \
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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