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# Y1 G. G' _7 j8 d! p# @! _http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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! D% ~2 j6 w* }/ q& `4 sIt'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: O& C4 ?2 N5 d7 Y
# T. Q1 l" A& `, D9 A) |' H# x% iHere's How:; l- ?9 D1 x( u' x4 P
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.6 g( C) y p% \% R- y e9 R6 ]
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.+ `% h1 e1 g" E1 M1 Z
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
, t& A' N. O* F" ~$ 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.
" I3 \( K. [+ I9 R4 s% ] M% K 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
0 N) Q$ `. |' t; r$ ~; @ 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.: U6 U; I2 s+ p7 g# }& s3 s, i
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.6 j7 Z" Y/ y7 N1 G, C# s/ Z
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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