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The following tips are copied from the following cite, check it out:
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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm' W2 N, R0 N5 L# w" W' ?
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9 i% n6 K: G$ a0 D* [9 r$ ZHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton+ m$ u1 f" s6 [ F7 R+ I% f/ B
5 V. R+ i% S, T# M, v# {+ M. {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.
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7 `# G: F( }$ f7 z: JDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes2 e& k: n2 X' n/ T) D/ l
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing., M) f2 V+ \! S" g( Q
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
& E1 k- ?; j. P& b 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.0 }$ T3 d0 ^' t; J" ~# w
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.* C& t& I; M- K" U- W1 U
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.. k$ Q& @& z: H. m: Y
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.. I6 c" k8 j% L1 b: n' w
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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Tips:
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; r! @, z0 V3 T& m 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.: E" [! J! z" l5 S7 |" `
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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