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" B& m2 x% {; d3 T0 A5 {http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm" }6 e: k l2 b! X
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) l+ T: d2 u( z0 X1 Z! |6 CHow 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.& {( ]8 \2 W+ o3 U4 v* K" F
2 Q1 f2 { f. H* \Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes6 D4 O# Y& l2 B% a
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Here's How:6 `; m& P' ?( ~6 q- D
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7 j; K) [/ u& \( L( O3 { 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.- c) N% J# x2 d
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.# u: C$ E4 ~- k
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires., G2 J( b8 A5 P. V, ^
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.- m* Y: X1 X; ^! B! W& h
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.' N7 F) O l" A8 M5 _
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.7 B; g# ?- U+ S9 a4 H- Q
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.% ]* M8 m! g- g8 B) d
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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.
! L9 q5 V* M1 h$ W: \, [' A 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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