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+ u* O# t9 c9 _2 l, r, v1 T3 Thttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton8 v" `/ v: t9 r0 p9 k
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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* ]* z$ |3 R& a. Q
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Here's How:* }1 @* p6 \8 f' h
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
& {8 t. W, B8 P" _( U; Q' j0 L 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
7 Y9 ^# W( f# l5 s4 U6 D 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
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5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill." P3 L6 B6 u2 U5 F
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season., Y, Q/ Y$ E# B3 Y$ e' d
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can., z: ]5 u# ?, N" Q3 Z% p- o5 B+ `
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Tips:
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: [; r/ o+ t- @% t) M5 Q 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.+ K% N3 A2 k- `6 t9 a y$ ~2 M
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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