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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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5 W7 d* Z7 a" w8 V7 i% zHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton( @% x7 d3 U: G
# b1 w" D0 r" X4 X, c( U0 }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.* G- K" u% n! K w1 g) Z
$ V+ P/ O1 V$ R" s8 s0 c0 eDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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/ E/ V9 ^/ X+ pHere's How:
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1 A) }* o0 _( v: H% [2 Y 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
$ z. ]4 x: {' O, Q+ ^- F; l8 m 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.9 W2 h: {8 P7 U+ e& i3 I, n
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
( }9 \2 |3 [- q( Z: R9 V) @ 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.( z% e1 }' u1 C1 G) Y; k0 J9 w
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.8 O- c3 S& t0 t1 z
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
5 s4 f% W c8 D5 h 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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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.
$ i5 R; F: F$ i8 o5 E2 a 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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