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The following tips are copied from the following cite, check it out:% M" Q6 p) l& O3 i
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& _7 ]0 D; ~; i1 S5 t |+ G, rHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton& f- }+ g2 R5 j$ @# a* y z$ |
3 _# G3 Q9 K7 PIt'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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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes) ^! S% ~! o' I) C8 ^, x
8 W! Y" W4 x m. JHere's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing." s' z X# S8 i+ y$ \' _
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
1 L f- c8 {! i+ E! _. I! N" y 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
! a/ K3 T! g5 w: b 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.
9 U+ @& E2 x4 s& H& `0 m* B 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill." r# u# ^9 W0 h4 @# `# R2 n! T
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
# J, X I3 F( J' J7 b1 y9 w: O8 @ 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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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.
# N g' }6 }7 g' [) x 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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