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The following tips are copied from the following cite, check it out:9 L( o$ r# L% G
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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm3 ~8 {% m7 u& U
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton! ^. l m5 C! P R V& a
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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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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:, w7 W& |0 d0 }5 J. j
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.2 d5 n# c. R( f
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.' A, j+ p" g6 M3 h
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
! I! v8 H2 s1 ]) ] 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 u! k' E# Y* G9 T
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.5 @; e- W" ]1 _3 F$ J3 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.5 e5 k& ?$ }0 T" f: j8 l; A& j
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.0 Z/ w2 N8 R7 u: d9 |3 l1 `
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% T: `/ V* r }4 _. C5 m" P 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
' c2 h h4 z. z5 T; r+ F/ O 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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