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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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9 f% T% L' d) `& b3 B* v4 I$ oHow 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.2 I) r; K4 p j# z
1 ?5 k7 s- n4 P* \! ^Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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) L) `0 s X- C7 r! W0 bHere's How:
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% d" a; C3 L- H6 Z 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
* A8 F- }2 A- B 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
f( U: l$ F, ?' I9 z; d8 @ 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.9 p# i9 z% x. P- \4 [' F0 R! l- j
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.* A8 ~0 l. U" L( p& }
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
, I! g! w+ k1 m+ A 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.3 \$ x+ O8 U0 x: J7 Q1 g
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.1 X' h7 Y- h8 k
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& L" L* V e: C: _: t3 f 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
: M/ k. G! x' _# U C, B 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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