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+ o; m; T' W# A; f f7 Vhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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* `7 N% m* w! PHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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' { ~8 F$ h3 q+ V) qIt'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! o9 d& _* l A( t( r$ N
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Here's How:% I3 U* A E" o- N
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, ]- E6 _ D" A, t+ | Y 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
0 s' U3 Q+ F" G' j 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
B- b# r8 U4 c. b8 M 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.' y' p/ M9 S9 w' C6 ~+ F4 p
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.2 P' \2 g' G' c' G( ]& M1 ?9 q4 L8 _
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
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7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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' P) M* L# ?, E6 K/ R2 F: }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. ~2 u j7 }7 }. i1 Y, {) X
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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