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' J6 G* r$ F @$ s& `& k% p, m5 bhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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+ c# n0 M& n9 w$ V) |How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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( v: N/ h5 G9 P4 s/ U( V& \' i: \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." f/ F! B( y1 ?) L) P
* ^* O0 {5 E$ U8 {" MDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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* y$ O4 I. A. P" q 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
, M+ `; g6 \* K; V$ @$ u/ w 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.. W6 H$ k# l, k# a9 n( U& s8 n
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
`' E0 E, l7 P3 `6 g+ H1 A6 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.+ w9 N' F: y; U- B" l5 f. c2 b
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
0 U' |3 d/ U* j( o! A 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
+ A/ D' V+ C# G; S* E 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.* t2 c( S% p! c
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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.& j* N% R, Y" j6 W3 l4 J! n; h
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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