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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton1 W3 e% @( b; u9 b
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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.7 A5 l1 S7 e3 _" A5 H
/ P' ?( j+ O/ _0 R3 UDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes2 c7 d% G6 n: ~/ n+ V( Y3 G
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Here's How:! G7 W) p1 u. s9 R# _
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.3 N" o, T- p8 }) S/ }6 ?$ U4 j/ A
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall., n" Y) @ T8 s. ~! F
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires., {1 `9 V4 t0 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.' B6 a: X8 v1 s0 s0 U8 s6 G
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
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7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can. g+ C+ B' i) W- n* }4 z+ v
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Tips:( S) m0 \& c# ^9 k5 Q7 Y0 X
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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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