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The following tips are copied from the following cite, check it out:7 \7 S) I' ^4 a
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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm5 d1 v- D' G: y. Y2 i# o4 O
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1 H7 X" d* w! zHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton) `4 X5 T' |# J& ?) f. \
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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.
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3 l5 y' e+ x' p' r0 {: ~Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes6 v2 W) J; u0 h* ~7 E
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Here's How:
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5 z7 A* U: P, y: Y1 d K- W 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
( c& m8 Z1 [ _9 y" j' _9 W: v 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall." X# V5 S5 |6 L4 d: W1 A
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
+ R& i. d6 [1 W- L& b# C& g 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.
! U0 j3 I% g) U% x f0 u4 ~# \ 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
% l. W" Z# a, ? t, T7 J2 @ 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.8 K! z! ^5 J- y
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.
6 W- n2 @3 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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