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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton0 R5 w2 z8 ~2 [
* G4 |0 [8 V; h6 g" E) UIt'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.+ F L8 y' h. r
( z" B- h9 x% A) J8 IDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes# k# _3 }" \* T
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
/ e9 @! T/ G& O; k 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.1 Z! `7 v8 M/ V
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.& ?/ n( i4 ], q& V' I+ 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.
* S9 }3 R# Z2 o+ x* g' x 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.) B: D/ S- H) w/ S( u, _! W
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
4 i9 k6 ?6 B8 @' b 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.- K- a6 c/ f" d D: T! P+ b* q
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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.
8 J. G9 H4 Q5 ? 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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