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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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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton/ E4 V* {: z$ l( V) ~: `
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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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Difficulty 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.
r2 N# J4 i0 y8 N3 i: o 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.: ^9 i7 n$ h, J. R
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.. `) ?* @# Q9 ?% 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.
4 g# y$ D* H: W& N 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
9 ~, t9 X# I" m( X- N 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.0 F7 T" ~* \/ B1 V- I; x! h
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.4 a( v8 Y( c8 n
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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