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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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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.
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! }% u6 Y7 D- u& H& M3 Z; c4 ~Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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. t& k$ I0 F8 q7 j) |, R' L5 m 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
p" u1 v" S6 e* C t 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
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: v6 G+ J+ X+ D" r" @ 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. ?9 v1 v) n& C: w
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
Z4 f3 w" O4 E# I( T 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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. z2 p8 a# k! B1 G1 q5 f 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather./ K7 S; ^" D1 X, g8 b
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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