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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm; ]6 w u3 ^6 I" `9 a! M4 p. ]$ p0 ]
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5 o& G2 _# r* {# c1 ?- E; THow 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.2 [# ]$ Q* b8 i. u6 I% m6 o" [9 Q9 A
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes6 X0 m2 D' u& [! K6 g0 O# p
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Here's How: P+ a m p! m/ f
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}! q* C0 V. C' l6 c. C' D 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.' V5 k/ z7 |2 `+ c0 e
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.! j% w+ H, M4 n9 \. q8 [; B" L2 a
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
' S% B8 l* A; Q3 {* }& g 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.. z$ B8 a. O0 O7 }! s0 d) p
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
B- j! a6 J% a: Q5 R! 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.
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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.0 ]9 s* a& o7 L0 @
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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