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2 C8 a& p5 Z# d1 t3 |! q) DHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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" h7 T+ k! d1 e/ `3 SIt'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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7 y5 ]# N& o; U U6 c# E6 eHere's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
3 P; |+ W! l( R5 s8 c T! }5 B6 A 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
8 A! M- {. B& J( F9 ?' Y 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.1 }3 a, l q# B0 J
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.8 E7 h( ?- w2 x7 a
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.. ` G5 ^# J8 s& M
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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/ }2 ^& N% U6 ? 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather. d, q5 M7 ?0 f6 \7 m, W$ z t) E( f& ^
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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