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, ^+ P$ g2 {% T1 e+ b2 nhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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1 z* G) v" C; ` lHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton0 |* b: Z% |) S v/ p0 \( {6 e7 E
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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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* ?7 ]2 l7 Y- G2 e8 bDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes3 T( u. ^7 `9 K: H# @& J. @ K
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Here's How:' W9 R# p8 l) t
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.0 R9 v8 w- I$ G6 J& |
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
5 u8 U7 V1 I5 u& d8 a2 X% a0 u 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
5 N8 ~2 H5 P% f9 c+ V, } E/ g 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.
! m: S$ k- c/ L& y 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.5 c8 ?# i0 R& [, H
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.2 l6 ~7 x! ^2 W9 j8 i& \1 e
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.; S/ ^# h+ x" \; O$ W E+ L* @
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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.
4 w5 h! N4 ~8 s' v) Z$ L$ K2 d9 | 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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