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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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% F# C- Y/ v; D% u* lHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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% E9 Y( h v1 _! }% Z, FIt'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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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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, H" S7 p/ b, U* i 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.8 f3 K- O! A7 [/ c J' v
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.3 {$ ]* h5 Y% @+ u$ M) k
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.8 v% m4 `8 d" \6 Y
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.5 r: g8 x. A; i. `0 y1 t" R) F
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.# |4 P' v |: M( }, q
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 c6 v' k2 K8 V# z8 O
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.& L9 V. m1 O9 [ ^- Q
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* l* r( A- W- A9 r 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.7 q+ `3 t1 B1 W0 v( U- D4 N" e8 ]
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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