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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm7 K5 m% K& Q. a3 A& N0 ]) _; d
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton( t) j8 z& V& l8 ^+ P( X# P, i; s5 f
9 s! M$ V1 b+ q" rIt'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. c% K/ a( |- q ^; R& f
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes( K7 X r9 T: K2 h: L& `1 K
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.; u+ s2 _$ l/ R
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.9 v8 ^) O ?5 h9 H$ W
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
8 f- R! G( I5 V. m4 ^8 I 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- C0 T. n) A/ g+ M 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.8 [1 {) [7 V8 k& r0 R) B2 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.
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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.
& }* g1 h' q( y8 G" s3 L6 m1 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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