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The following tips are copied from the following cite, check it out:
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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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& M2 \2 V# W- O2 N: X- ^3 DHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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; J8 Y; {5 n z1 ^% @# rIt'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.! H9 J8 ] M& N
, [4 y, N) y2 x eDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing." w- b2 K: |1 y8 O8 f7 n5 R( b
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
; P, Y6 @" B/ g s 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
5 j: X R8 G3 m% t3 l) t 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.
. g7 g# _' i/ @% F 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.% G2 c) a- J7 }! O7 E
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.8 i ?) I/ B6 V p
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.0 V4 P+ \" _7 m5 G
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Tips:
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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.
# [6 q& J1 k1 R0 r9 r0 @! M; f 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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