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6 m, P$ Z& _* t. t' P; t, |9 hHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton- e y2 W6 N! N' L
4 x& X9 D9 P! j$ LIt'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 m9 p5 I; \1 U$ p: n/ F
# ^5 q6 T( [6 Z# ZDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
% [3 K! k7 J( N 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
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5 N6 e8 Y/ |. r, W4 o4 x 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.$ U' m- a, w( W6 z
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.; c% k7 R1 X" T0 j i3 G7 |
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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7 B1 B @, l$ { 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.% g/ E Y% e& s) V3 y$ 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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