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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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& {$ k3 H, Z$ s+ O* y% OIt'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 ^' Z2 b, r5 _- }Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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- C+ o, q6 U, ]0 U; W+ P% ~ 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.- f8 ]* m4 e; a5 Y- f
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.2 _$ ]( d! q/ M* s. s4 J& r
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.% H; L! g) S, ]$ w! \
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.; @/ ^7 d: R8 [$ W) T
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
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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.7 d( N1 z$ }3 v' {/ U
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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