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2 y3 `# Q) a' b9 h9 Ehttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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3 l# R. F! Z2 C' Y2 M0 ~9 L1 pIt'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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8 c2 [5 w* [2 c; J QDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes! }4 L% B& L- Q
+ W$ q- ^) M" ^' nHere's How:, s7 v4 V: b1 V3 ]: d1 q; K3 [8 g
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
" c* q8 Z% t1 P8 t 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall., v( h+ e+ ?2 o6 X4 n
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
& \. s9 \3 R# W" Y; W- E 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.# o( V) ]' x3 j I1 w1 G
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.& R2 d0 M% M6 V6 N4 Y; \. y
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season., t& ~9 c& e6 A8 Z: K/ f* \' Y% g
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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5 B1 X: R! i, o: q" k! b 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.5 s; I5 d, z- _9 J7 K
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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