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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton& b0 M/ X0 D, v$ Q. r6 ~
) T2 m; ?4 y% O% H) X% f( TIt'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. b+ f9 D: ^# n3 P! ~8 _; \
4 o- |8 q7 R) c, h- r$ UDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes' l& z. H5 u, w" w! h5 A6 t; C5 J
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
% A) F' b( ^7 F3 @% x 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
! L. C2 X* ~4 i4 z9 E 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
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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.4 K4 \3 f3 X; ]8 ~
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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.( s0 J, ?- l" [1 m: b$ X
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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