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* q4 D1 h& j6 [. G! Y jhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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# |+ f: @5 I. A# wHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton/ \0 B) s' `5 G! q7 h- K
& |" @- b# o( c- V3 BIt'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 minutes7 ^2 p* F Z1 v
+ e5 e# Q( G0 E0 nHere's How:
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2 X% s* q- c* i N9 ? 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.- [7 _6 W @; U
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.- ]" B1 k2 a' ]( _7 h& B
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.+ N5 |; S- o( H. A& O o) L/ g6 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.$ h& [; W/ T; ?+ U: k" D
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.; s3 j b1 M4 q7 G+ u
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.
$ r8 o8 X0 D6 R9 @2 t r2 i% e0 u 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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