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L9 [! Q0 A- X& e9 x% Bhttp://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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1 j- L% L- v2 Z* v5 V5 R0 y2 ]Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes3 m. [; B$ s6 X
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Here's How:
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5 F) X2 G5 K$ c, z2 y 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.' m3 l& K& \2 w3 `2 n" M2 O
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.9 v0 L2 {- C& x2 j; {" j% L
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
% h7 E& {2 T' O5 G! z 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.6 b) Q: J: {8 P$ R S
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill./ \6 B$ [- U J6 s
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season., W% x' ~& P9 k8 b) J6 p
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.+ C8 n* F( ~) V2 j) f; L
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8 R7 P" k/ K% S; ]7 ?- z! z 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.( S( Z! F8 _4 C$ B$ G. i
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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