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& i h7 Z3 H# K8 t# k2 h) `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.
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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2 R- J H, M$ M, w$ X' nHere's How:. _' K( ^) c2 O6 t$ ^% Z
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6 {3 _ m b1 r, i0 H: K; a 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
9 k% j0 p; L( ]7 | 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall./ Y% C3 S- A! {* ` O, m& Y
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
9 H) l0 j, s& B' P. r 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.3 x: O8 N- @; a% i$ i" Q0 B( n' y& J
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
2 P- ?& i5 p% e6 } 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
3 W; j! ` ~2 e" H# Y3 N 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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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.6 f9 b8 T( t2 a8 I6 z* w- K
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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