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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.8 w! J p" B: M7 ~7 n* W
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes" i- d- J0 v( B; E% ?# J T, _
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4 A/ p# T0 _; Z. D/ T 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.' o- w- g4 n5 f8 ?* h. X
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.8 B2 @3 R4 j! H' e/ @5 S& g( l
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.: ?6 G& {3 c6 A- 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.
$ e" ^' ]6 k0 C' Y 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.3 t F1 X* n3 K" p8 M0 n) x% c7 K: c
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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1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
% }# i% K }% k, ~: r" 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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