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# ^4 P _' M2 w& q* _6 T- Phttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton: E/ I V1 h! N+ h- n h: |) n
) V: Q; j5 a2 g# j5 P: 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.
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9 f1 b$ w9 m; Q' s+ K! _- hDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes5 F: c- U) C5 S3 i# u
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Here's How:. G% A! A9 B) C) a; ]
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing." }0 [- G+ q5 u; }/ }4 ~+ O2 P
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
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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.; u% `( N/ v1 w' M9 j/ G
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.+ ~$ ~4 H+ S$ `) P3 l) q! H( ~
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
; m8 N, ?) W" c. c 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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, ]5 Y0 j2 R7 n: Z1 {0 {: g 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather., _5 U' F1 b: Z7 {4 k5 g4 B" X
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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