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" N# n7 ?, R% ^1 U! ?5 X* Uhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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& b, A7 ?, O n) T8 bHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton0 x3 h* s- V9 P2 \
$ i: v9 w" v$ w. {) C% H& PIt'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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) W# v4 G. M3 z0 yDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes. k% O {- S' i) V/ B. G3 f5 O7 O$ r
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Here's How:
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( I* i! N' S" e2 ?5 k, V' z/ ~; k2 i9 h 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
9 t' Q G, w: c$ y! M4 u- w3 A2 @ 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.3 [5 p0 Y6 D3 O* o& B* O
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
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5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
; X: A6 F7 `" m7 v: p6 x 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.# p4 R2 Q. T( n% `8 V- R4 C7 i" L3 `
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.
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