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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm' C8 r; ?, ]9 J% D( ^9 ?, r+ ? C
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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.: `, m0 \0 I9 ~7 D. A* |/ U5 t2 R
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Difficulty 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.! o8 E$ k0 A! {" N- k6 R# V
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.# B Q/ q i# p9 |) p7 _* N" T
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
' t7 a- g, H6 J: p% j 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.8 N! x! X+ Z1 o, F' f
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
5 ~" L2 Q/ x( H$ u* _ 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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Tips:
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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.
1 k! p7 Q2 h! a0 [: k3 Z7 j7 J 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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