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7 [( Q$ a/ N# \, A( Y$ |http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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- \# V& w: o% z4 n0 S0 e! |. pHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton2 C$ r5 H; [3 y* ]
* k g" k& A* TIt'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.5 C$ m; g( E r8 w; t8 s( w
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes! N, e4 x6 s- E: V1 Z
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Here's How:; I" l, Y/ _2 ^6 [
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7 b, E" Q5 D% ~ 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
5 q0 q5 e, l" c' W' T' H) | 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.# D0 h' y2 B' W9 C* w. t1 W" i8 ^
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires./ ~* m9 ]6 b" `5 ~
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.; a2 M U6 ]' ~' X) W
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
, F. ^% P" n1 b0 Y0 ]: X: K8 P 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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) P/ |* x; d: F1 H% u f 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.: C2 { L9 o: M" @ i
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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