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The following tips are copied from the following cite, check it out:* x3 q* F2 Y" D. g
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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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% @6 S$ Z- F7 Z5 f1 y3 gHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton6 n% i. w* ~$ h
. N/ h( C y- iIt'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.6 \% [$ W/ h3 R! y
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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S p% ~( A+ V( ^0 B1 _Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.9 K2 f; o- N: q% X: j) H8 T; v
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
5 E; i5 c& [$ X' [) N 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
5 `4 {: U1 F4 N. ^! o7 n. 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.1 ~6 w! x$ r i X1 J" Q
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.. T2 Z: w; s o1 p; o O" o
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.$ `# b- |2 G S C8 V5 b
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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