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; h9 K4 Z0 B8 q3 ]+ ~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., ?0 l* t, ]/ q9 T4 E0 c4 W
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes- q- i% ?6 L3 M
( A F' G1 K+ N* K# i, `) |Here's How:
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7 ?4 I4 F0 k# y1 }1 x 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
: k( O% E& U* M0 ] 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.! y5 N! j% [7 I# [( [: C" T2 w( h
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.& N( m# ]/ y& a! u( R! n1 N2 W6 [
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.
9 r! e$ \3 }5 ]0 E' Y 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.+ }. o P- {, F
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
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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.
2 k- p! y5 {, o, w+ @ 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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