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8 }8 Z3 o# j' e# B+ D: ihttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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9 [6 ~2 l, `3 X: o- e+ EHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton: I/ I+ F$ }1 R1 F& Y# L/ i @
" n) ]- h# m" U* s* BIt'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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" a7 t6 w7 m% @ O% w! |Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes% T i* H" H, `. j( y/ X, p
8 O' g4 A$ W7 A: P) w" IHere's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.( x- v; p( Q$ i s+ M( h& S+ G
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.) }" Y0 T9 X9 M6 Q
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
; K Y# y% G" L- z5 n7 s& G" 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.
/ E) {6 l( S* c- X2 t 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.! S: _! G; d# Y/ I& ^
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.2 S2 J7 [ v/ g; ]
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.8 m9 _! {2 F: b6 R- Q) d( `
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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.
7 Q3 O. c: Q0 c" u& g" H5 M 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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