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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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: O# U6 }+ O; R* Z3 ^/ VHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton; e, K# x! P r) h# u) \+ b
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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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c) N4 v. P2 R O9 `, r$ bDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes! [% Y( v P$ L3 b' g
/ m% H p9 ^5 Z7 B- R9 P0 f SHere's How:
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* ~- H9 k' ?1 k 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.2 v- B0 ^" g L# t2 g5 B
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
9 k" K! _* k2 R& P& b 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
/ f* [* {: w' f& O 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.
" M9 a0 `8 z/ Z% n; A5 A 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill./ Q5 z0 ?) I0 J9 Y7 K3 _
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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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.
0 w5 B4 G2 u! q/ M8 T/ 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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