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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton% n' c9 t6 L. \" x& Z
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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.7 o' u9 C4 I j9 C. v) |8 }
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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* m$ L" F6 t# ?1 o! [Here's How:) @+ X* a6 x% i+ U& I
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.5 E: F4 R$ R7 m6 r+ Q
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
0 f7 M+ v+ I Y/ b# y 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.9 q! J& S1 \! B
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 I; }+ c2 k$ t2 v3 ^/ t 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
$ M7 X; w5 |) x0 e+ `' q* N0 ^ 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
, y, b& P6 Q% p 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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' d. {7 d" X, U- I( ~ B5 R 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
) K4 l* Q1 c. r 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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