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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm% T9 T) v- R7 y8 t0 A
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton q- P: S# K" n) g7 Y0 x @
) W( G% a: \ ^& ?- J+ YIt'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.* @# H% M6 ^" R
4 g" l- Q) l# `6 MDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
6 x& ^" {" m$ y 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
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+ Z# ^" D0 I3 |$ A" ] 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 K8 `2 Z! Z; ^8 c$ N s 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
* n2 ^; f, e! E- c: t 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.5 n. m1 C' P& J+ Y8 b
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.
) a( U4 K: m8 Y 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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