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The following tips are copied from the following cite, check it out:6 Q3 N3 e- U0 Y
8 L, P `5 x) H9 Xhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm- g4 j8 B5 K: |+ ~$ l, {2 c
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$ }" E& J3 L. n7 ^How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton% W: H* ?1 |3 D0 Z; x
( }/ P" F7 j0 m0 u5 dIt'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.0 j8 O Z( B$ j. B0 L
- V. n6 }- |4 a% C% R9 VDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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7 H% w0 j8 U5 H# L+ d0 b' I/ J. I3 c3 THere's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
2 E2 r4 L9 H( ^* I Y 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
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$ d6 G- b M/ t- C' 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.; Q: E2 c# y; V9 H$ n2 Z% p% {* [
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.. [4 v& U. w5 d7 p4 s
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.7 Q7 @' J9 r$ x: \1 [# h. J8 d
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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