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The following tips are copied from the following cite, check it out:% c( E2 w; p3 K8 i y
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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton' Y4 K! P. n' ]' ]+ C% ~; }
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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.' {7 G3 i9 a- J5 R+ d7 R
+ G2 N1 w8 K8 Q: c* {9 R- s$ P+ DDifficulty 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.+ b4 x9 J T/ L/ S
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
0 J/ w+ u3 n/ N 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
4 \5 y3 [( e" f 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 o6 u. y2 f% @" o- f. S
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
% l1 Q2 V; u! n2 [: 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.
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- q$ j6 M. N. I k: C 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
2 B+ I# z* a" U9 t) h) X5 ~ s Z 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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