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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm& y l; f$ K& g/ t/ Z. w( w
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton' |0 L+ B- S. D/ D- O' R% [2 ]9 G
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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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+ s9 N7 U) }5 ~Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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9 a$ t9 {$ O2 x( p7 J: g1 [4 W4 YHere's How:, v3 R) Z" C6 Y& q
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
, i5 u& _3 ^" L 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
3 S+ }2 A+ k9 J3 l6 v: I 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.8 g1 T3 t. J5 `7 ~6 c9 }
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.( I1 Y, j1 M" u8 n5 P
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.) r- Z( W+ E7 P( k' k& Q
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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, A4 n0 ]# s: z2 U9 `. O 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
% a, q$ u, X' [2 ^ 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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