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6 [% S" L9 z# Q) C+ u0 \# ^http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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) ]: q9 z, F8 j! ]0 ?+ xHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton5 L7 z, m: y4 h/ d& G' r! O! i
) ]( C& b9 |$ J, o0 Y! b3 I0 I: P) IIt'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, g/ j8 C: h% } C
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Here's How:: o: G+ |/ f' K$ u# `. |4 d3 V8 b
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( n' }' m) n. i* v# V) M 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing./ l- v r. f2 {
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
; A. K- f0 ? I5 @( x 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
' }4 i, w( c F ^! D 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.# {8 ?' }6 i2 C7 c& K2 U9 g+ n. \
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.) n' |9 L2 z: D5 u8 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.) W# p% A Z! W8 I3 ~
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.* p- m# Z" p$ U3 V! S E
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Tips:
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. Z/ a+ W$ A$ ^+ Q3 X 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
+ ?/ E3 ]4 o2 G' g6 h! Y/ S 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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