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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton3 b/ _1 J3 `! @8 t, I# }- s4 `
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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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0 @6 }5 U9 ]# n6 fDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes S, l7 F8 W* X0 `2 w+ o+ Z. _* V
" R4 v7 D( \; z- C/ k" lHere's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.$ B" k! f- Y% p @/ {, @& }0 Q
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.3 [: @& `+ U$ u7 I& Y( R
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.1 X1 m" Z4 x4 _# N1 Y& V; m
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.4 v: E2 e- c; F# B3 q7 `# N
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.+ N( K v, X) H1 F; 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.& N/ v% O% G# V2 a( ?
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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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.
" ~* L N: F0 A$ m" o& b p 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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