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The following tips are copied from the following cite, check it out:# M7 W( ~& _- K
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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton- Y# K/ a; w' q# b4 T! `! K
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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.! @8 u( ?1 w0 P
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:/ R5 n6 ]3 w1 f) x! e8 Y$ z2 ]
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$ L' k! `7 G% |; C 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.* X4 Z3 M5 `, U# [6 w9 k- p
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
! J: V0 R" D( [& \, z% b 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
, G" \# ^8 P( U5 ]' k! S 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.
$ n0 p- M$ F5 Y; F 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
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; G$ V4 c4 f) Q$ X$ _$ ` 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
: ~: A" _/ G$ O. `; L2 T 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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