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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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1 N' a( M! f8 V$ X& QIt'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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8 a$ F; f2 R7 G/ A" W t$ Y& F! iDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:! w7 m" K4 ~% R& p
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, x \* i% _, K# ] 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
! k# ^4 B% j2 Z' ~" q 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.5 b; ? V( g u) e- n
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.- e* T: g, [( z& t' a
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.
$ ]- {/ K' e) @ ?* o 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./ f3 M2 X* C8 k) ~
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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.
+ E y, K2 t! l- Q$ u9 U3 y1 a. l6 g 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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