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% L1 ?! ~+ b+ L/ p/ yhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm. `! H) |% z' e$ T' k \1 _% w$ h9 `
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton( Q3 ]6 ~, `% H: O2 `: A) D
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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.$ V8 A! `8 @& j0 X7 \& M; U8 }1 \
_3 R2 m$ p$ a2 ^" IDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes I/ B; ^7 @& F( ]' u) v
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Here's How:! R! s+ d P2 }2 y% C' k
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.- N" N! q% _( H5 X3 y6 ]9 W
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
" N; n% i k0 H$ G+ ` 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.& @1 G1 W9 ^* V, ^; R
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.. H! s% U6 A& z# |# h
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
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7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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0 r& x% }0 H. Y5 J; s 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.: Q& K/ i2 K$ \4 f5 A, z2 r2 X0 f1 ?
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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