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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm( ^" q s3 d' |7 o# [, x7 `
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% x' O }6 w0 Z% H, B' nHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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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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# ^* u1 M; L1 Q `+ ]3 |" xDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes/ i! l# v4 N: b, K8 v \
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Here's How:
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# R7 K% }/ J& W 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
# C2 h8 P" y4 u6 a1 @8 S4 a 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.
5 ]9 q+ ~4 Q. Z( i3 _ 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.. L4 G; D# B8 @* @! K& [
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 `) E" c$ N. _" K$ I
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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Tips:
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" ~2 J- G7 i5 P5 a" |4 z P 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather." o j: w# c2 R3 @6 I) Y5 S
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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