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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton# o$ W! C3 q6 ` t: b4 P+ S
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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.
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I- r; i8 F4 b: ?Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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9 m5 [9 w* r' f' { 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.! Z, T# s- m1 n" k0 ~
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
2 x) o6 B/ J1 k' R 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.! s1 H1 P& p3 X- ?; ~. `/ s
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.
7 J' i" O$ |) V2 d6 R 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
" }6 R) A* I& ]% p& 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.
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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.. Q! Y5 |: c- I, x5 y h6 v
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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