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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm) `; B1 b+ \0 f5 T. w- c
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0 m6 V7 @. l( I9 m" xHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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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.
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8 F' j4 o0 G6 M) `Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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" X) H% x" } a, q9 |Here's How:
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+ q; Z5 {; v0 ~- e! [& H8 r7 [ 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
( ~' k- g- B" @! f W* b8 t8 E4 e 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall./ q/ E, G4 |. R; ^4 @
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
; ^: I0 h6 E1 |' [4 \' 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 e3 [) ?1 v( ^ 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.$ O$ b( u* a8 e3 j
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.% [1 q9 C$ X+ v3 X1 E! I+ X
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.3 V7 C$ v4 p$ B+ X, w @' h
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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.
7 U& I# \/ n7 s- p3 k2 }% 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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