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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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/ y! S' ^" j! e1 {" h1 X; IHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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' I2 z% g. V' R2 X: ]. U, YIt'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.6 h* e& B5 Y0 g: o, q3 ]; h& x
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes# K/ q, R7 V0 w9 U8 K6 E
+ d; U! k4 S2 h$ ?, y) ]Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
B) ~/ }. y7 B; Q 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
, P* |5 N* m2 l0 N# z 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.* C5 V- Z: C* g; `) b* K) ~# n( T. n ?
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 \7 Y* C5 w) i& b
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.9 s* W5 n5 {; Z) i8 z4 s8 `
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.$ j1 N/ _, I1 @% A" V" _, K% t
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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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.* e* k, M ~8 \0 x" H! N
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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