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4 c9 A: T7 W9 ghttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton9 i+ n+ G5 A+ i
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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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2 C: g; A, J1 c7 xDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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$ }/ S) k& s5 l; N0 m5 h- sHere's How:' _# d P( X2 L6 ^$ [7 o% C, h
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.0 u0 h0 w& W. p: t3 @( k6 `
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
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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.
" `/ B% j' z! G7 M$ n4 r% i 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.( w5 N/ M, K5 h4 R
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
% ~, y' u$ f7 y. Q 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.( A7 V/ R# W7 T# j
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- b- i4 p6 d5 O9 f0 k3 _4 M; V 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
1 V, ~0 I6 N! q, ~ 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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