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; i% J! R1 Y* [; Uhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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9 W2 z/ }- P: k2 ?* _5 ZHow 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.5 Z# G3 f0 t2 |/ {9 Q$ Z9 D
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes/ z3 W6 E& p/ v0 ]% T7 _
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing. U9 r' i y7 n8 O. S5 g
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.0 p1 f1 U5 v! v! a, |, V
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.8 a7 R5 |. K! I; q* i
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.& B* H: J8 i- F, R" m, t
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
5 v& ^- ~( F. p2 Q0 ?/ 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.
# n) a3 K. D \+ G 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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