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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm# \' b9 _ P/ d: J/ ]/ M- s H
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* }0 I: X& e) g/ g$ g0 M9 X& U. lHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton# v. r* V( R. m# q N' e; @
5 I9 A3 }# o3 [8 M$ {4 CIt'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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Here's How:
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, f# ?3 V% ?7 a 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
9 R: y C/ h5 S0 I K 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
( \- f7 M( d' g' t, Q 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.: Q) @2 I: k2 Q9 h# E. `( C3 G7 \
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.
+ T7 Y9 \7 Z% ~, b 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.2 ?, T u: ~% c% H; @. `
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.- s$ q, r0 B6 d7 H
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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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.
# t/ s, x" F" V# i2 E [" l 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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