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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm; u0 C0 c f: \7 r5 F+ L) w3 p
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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; [! X$ j" G, i$ r4 ?) OIt'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! A9 W& E& }6 g& w. x
M) R; n$ O+ u- `& J+ Y' ?5 @8 zHere's How:
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# V) |5 \& N) `1 k) Y# c6 k 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
n |5 o4 s, H 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.! A. G: D6 P' h- ]
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.( P' w: X7 [9 I4 G* U
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.
8 V' |, N; @( P2 k4 b4 y7 g) ^$ M+ q 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
4 L$ ~( ]! ]/ g$ b8 }- S1 x 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.
) V; i3 b6 O( j 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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