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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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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.- _# M( Q2 e& s" N0 ^' d
, \# P7 g# K1 J/ zDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes# Y1 q E/ H' g9 l3 s w! _
$ p' I6 T# h2 b7 uHere's How:7 U* Y& D: I, g( [7 s
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. w8 c. ~- z% G, g5 u2 ? 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
& J( E+ q5 D! c8 t 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
+ @3 _# o9 X9 D% A" k 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.0 N9 q% E) ^! b4 T* p. B! P
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.
0 e( V8 U6 d6 Q! n q 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.9 I" b. g% 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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1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
* k U- F. H r S' t 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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