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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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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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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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. g3 Y0 R! H& t- q4 g/ e 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing." n( V+ ~+ g8 e W
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
, i. J M! W7 O2 } 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
( [5 Y% n5 t& X, p( ^6 ^ 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.
7 [8 M, {* H; j6 b- t9 _ 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.) w; a, C0 V6 q+ Y2 j- J8 |& Z S; t. {
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
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Tips:
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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.# E0 x, b. Y! Y& t( 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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