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* g1 i6 n0 G/ S0 M& nHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton* s* |. B9 s$ ~) A0 M
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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.
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" l$ h0 D* l' Z# q! I; G( fDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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9 d z2 C# u) ~! y6 | 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
8 n. S9 Y {1 d1 R+ i 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.' T/ f1 ], P( H& S9 K' r
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
% L; x& t5 t' z 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.
y- {2 ~: y9 L: c; N; T5 Q# P 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
7 q2 f- f3 H3 `& w4 H 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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8 V$ v# }# W$ i3 k( t% h! o, Z 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
% f6 D8 G1 S ` 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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