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{# `0 @% h; ^2 zhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton$ O! i) R5 {# b% j N& r
* w0 G6 d' x$ V9 _6 N, h5 cIt'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.- q4 S7 `3 f N$ V* t* M
/ @3 Z8 }/ ~- Q4 F0 M' WDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes0 Y% D! g1 X( D! S6 L6 X( t
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Here's How: r7 @; X5 b# U8 G# Y0 F! j1 {( B
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9 Z: M2 x% k, Y) R/ c% g* Q# l z- N 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.5 e: v* y) Z% r- m
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.8 z/ e) c e8 }0 X
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
. w# I5 i7 A6 a7 X: c! m a2 _ 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 m" b" F2 s$ @ K* R 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
W. A1 w3 @0 D) X% E6 q: k1 ` 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.+ e; |/ R9 _. L8 G. u& t
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can." p, ]$ f. E. Y- u6 N8 p
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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.
4 g; t+ V' @. { 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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