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, W) ]. Q: l9 u0 K( Q0 I, B) O& `$ Hhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm: n8 S" L, R! K. i- ]4 R4 [6 t6 l1 d
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" w& E r' U5 d/ A; ~& u. s0 n2 fHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton# J& d# e' U. d! `- `
. k) M' I" C1 K. F9 t/ C) HIt'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.' ? X( B2 K8 a# P( D
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes9 a; R1 A& ^3 X5 d
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.- V/ q. \) |9 m6 |
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.5 ?% Q7 N$ r* q$ k* T# v
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
! Y3 f G: z! ^- J# F 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.
3 `' `5 p$ V' Q( Q t2 U) }" } 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.& m6 G( u+ v4 b; J
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 Z: P# B) `$ X2 j. l4 q 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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/ ?7 c/ L0 W8 v. T 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.# a: b0 u5 q6 Z
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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