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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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, Z0 T; V3 S- C# |+ L! _0 i9 UHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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. G M+ Q: r( I! M( N- e' VIt'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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7 F7 o( X3 U' l4 PDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes6 Q2 j; E P! x% r3 Z. @
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Here's How:
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7 D8 D/ b" @3 V$ z1 M6 J; Z5 | 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.5 ^! \3 ~+ s- Q
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
* c X5 [' h) s2 u, n; y3 v 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.9 [7 @4 j! b) i4 l& H. d1 y
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.
) O7 \; C0 s: k/ Z 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
# N+ i# ?5 N3 c. k 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
. b' m8 ^* n- H2 V( G 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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Tips:
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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.3 ?7 g' k* s; ~/ N E+ `
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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