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- ^0 a; S. n6 n: j; Yhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm& u. c5 ~$ E" l) r6 Z O% `
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton1 q5 L9 v8 ^' j
( j/ P# v- \# lIt'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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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:: j7 V# [2 m9 i& x' t. o+ T7 y
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing." j! I2 p6 {6 |) f9 d* r7 s, W1 S" B
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
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0 F- i- k' L6 b 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.& P- s* ^: v) i& N; Z
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
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7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.7 b) C4 Q# f: N. B6 \
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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.' L) ?- L) T, q! L: M
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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