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( I, j* _/ ^- L4 q; ^5 Qhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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: w% k9 w& w: J# ~How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton u! m5 }' c2 `; Y( v; F* e, a
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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* S7 d- a4 K5 _- \3 l
5 \/ Q$ [' p/ G/ o% O4 YHere's How:3 T* S. f$ f4 \2 {$ ~
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
+ @6 n9 ]( C& i0 t! \ 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.+ M3 K' S1 s0 p
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.6 p* \* q8 W- Z% 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.
% _" [+ d) ?6 p. P 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.5 Y ~% Y. Q- a I
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.3 k' D8 {! m3 A1 L! s# [
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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$ ~: G( U* ^/ t( k9 g- f& m 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.) `. r' a# v% t0 S# m, l+ w' m5 F
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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