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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm% A# E- u- w& r. M
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/ @- G0 m% r0 [& z1 yHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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' R2 m/ a2 Y& |% p) O% A* U9 S/ ZIt'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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6 R. l9 u; b& X1 X, gDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes) ?# a a3 z. v9 j x. D
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Here's How:5 ]9 w& I2 Q7 j/ l2 h" Q
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! d( c. H& \, H# s. f1 x* @ 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
9 P, E0 c6 B+ G 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
# C$ i; x( q" Y( u8 ]! F 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
9 {; k9 I5 V" s7 X) x 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.
5 ]0 U) ^, {/ B' y/ L 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.% K/ F- t' u) H" h
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.+ Y/ t) {3 A& y% v
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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. [5 \+ B- ^+ L" s# K 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.; z$ K' H# ?' {4 F6 M
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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