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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm& j9 c' ?" E7 Q+ u- k+ c
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0 t6 n' b6 d# x5 u6 ~How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton5 S( l$ \% z$ j
H1 B% C: I% _; t3 L8 xIt'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.' ?! _5 \+ [5 {- N" b5 P
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:; N- C9 S. G# y
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.9 b: I1 P3 A" ?! s' n9 E% ~
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.3 S) \- n0 A2 z
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.( ?- G5 B6 h* E6 }& b
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.% W: W# X; i- R: g$ P: C2 |: X+ e% }
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.5 L3 [0 ^4 \4 s7 {9 x7 w+ n
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
g0 A# J4 m% N" a 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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Tips:
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0 G+ r. p3 N3 m) ? 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
& p7 Y& J( j, d: Y3 Z* y8 i+ C 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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