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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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9 G' Q) Q K7 l; A* ]- `) WHow 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.3 B5 Y/ E3 s$ k; B7 H+ ^
% v6 @& \/ G* Y0 T5 M* sDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes9 s! M5 o. P' q A& R
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.0 ]; E4 S& b+ B" p8 B
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
# h# e5 z+ \$ R2 A9 i# v 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.+ M8 |$ m* N Z$ j e% z: B
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.4 U4 T: Q6 H* g% l4 \
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.( s! W3 }( \* |3 h4 [
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season." c: ?' H* Q+ T8 e
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.( b4 l/ O: F+ q! x: b8 \7 x
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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.3 c u8 o6 S: p5 }0 O' N! H. F4 w8 o8 p
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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