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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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$ ]0 f' B- v1 M1 j4 wHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton$ Y( V+ Q J& }0 L; X
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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.5 j# V' ~$ [0 E) q0 F( P) c- v
2 k$ i I- l/ s9 P) ^+ B' iDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes, g2 a; A J3 x# R! ?
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Here's How:" b4 o: [: a( [* ^4 V* P% k
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
7 s3 i2 C, G# O9 m; f 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.& K6 q" J. \1 U* p
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.0 c8 i5 f, f/ u9 w
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.; i4 ^2 t! E' \ p* K7 y
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill." N. A5 N, y- }( v. Q/ V$ F& s
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
7 s6 C3 `8 w- ]- J# \ 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./ s5 [8 m' _: I% W* n
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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