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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm0 B4 h3 |) Q: c# M" o6 n
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3 ?9 m. q' W7 a, y& EHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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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.
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/ x0 |( b( r* j( LDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes3 E \" R/ a2 ]- N- ?- s
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Here's How:
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- d. ~3 t; d1 _) ]' m9 R9 M' D/ Q 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.$ f* t4 a, N0 X) i l6 j9 B6 F l6 a
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
' J' h# t( Y$ x9 h) L 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
" D" [% r4 s1 r+ i# [# K 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.1 Z! T- |$ s5 L9 n
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.' P3 v0 r# I* J: v9 Q( Y
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
' ~3 M( v( `* S+ d1 I 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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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.
: l+ L( R, I5 P; J6 G5 H 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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