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, E' J# q+ \ mhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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1 n- n) \3 S' \* C. c: r1 D$ BHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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8 r' X# e1 Q+ ~6 U: 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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% {; _7 w# M" E" YDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes0 Z, u+ w; K4 y
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Here's How:
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; S$ T; y" m U3 @3 l 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
4 _/ H" ~1 f2 L# }+ n 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.5 p7 c0 [. r& r- O
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.) Q0 d' d- L6 u, d+ ?; q6 `( X
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." B$ U! g2 d7 O
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
, |5 @4 G! O! M 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.. k6 _+ f/ N& ~, h* E! I
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can. Y) m; N- `! x# A9 y
, E$ E9 P) R8 y, ~! _1 P9 w0 }Tips:
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: _/ X H+ d9 T0 d1 v6 ` 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather." q: g8 ]7 h3 ]
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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