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5 e8 X% `- D& xhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm, b$ I, O8 \: H
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton6 V& ?5 W4 c3 [6 f: i! {
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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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2 ~1 N. `7 D8 U# [Here's How:
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' t" r- {! {; ]( B 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.7 D7 L! I9 S4 A
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
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9 o- E* B( G3 s! x; z 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 F. |) V! t& s 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
: }0 E1 d: I: b* j 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.8 q4 P! v: G. _. ]8 _
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.2 ~5 f5 Y O& ~1 Y* t* G
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7 ?3 O9 E' I1 u7 W' B+ f5 w% { 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
5 g6 \ \4 v T! r: ^1 R+ ]0 Q% Q 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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