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6 K; x& b; B3 H; g% f- Q4 M- shttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm& U5 b! _+ T; P- T& X a0 S0 x
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How 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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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes+ ]8 T4 E8 F6 x' K! j, u2 U, c
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Here's How:
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1 c e) W# x: T' s 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.. c. Q2 ]4 d# ^. T6 H9 g
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.) g& e& h/ M9 N
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
2 g% s8 E# O% v" k; f: V 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.
2 J& v( U- O$ u [ 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.& i7 W; v5 H2 j, M. e$ k- F
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.) ~! h+ [* \& Z8 |9 S
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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Tips:
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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.# H8 S1 n; L# i( P' l6 E
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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