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; p; I! k7 }9 X( ]http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton; J% E U2 o6 {9 T! c. }) G0 _$ v# z, p+ z
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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.( l" }6 W$ |8 P+ o
9 z8 x3 |3 I! F- c3 s s9 }Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes8 y/ s4 d! \6 f6 }' _
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Here's How:
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$ Q5 c* x9 J7 c) `, p" g2 c4 [# F 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.2 Z* V7 ? `+ v% P: l+ S
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.. \ g O. B2 M$ G0 t
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.9 ^' |& j2 y3 u) Q
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.9 G& }7 d/ ?# b
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
" s( f, j- s& v! M 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
4 S4 d* U/ ~' O( e: ]: i 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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' X H! j2 M7 m' [8 y- N 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
4 v. P) W6 p- U5 U$ t 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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