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The following tips are copied from the following cite, check it out:# q( b' l% ~2 O: D D
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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7 A- t6 B& n: Z" A8 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.+ R8 O! r' ~- b: u8 V
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:3 [& O' L; ]" G3 _; X: M& D
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.# ]. k' m9 ?) s: e3 u/ z. M
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
' ~' \. z# X- b8 q- z) { 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.1 w' a+ A. l/ y* U, h+ B
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.( l3 r6 O. M; s2 T8 `% F4 w" `: [
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.' G; [5 t1 t" o0 Y1 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.8 l3 S% p8 d, w, k5 E4 p9 M
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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