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& _9 S; G, F% Ihttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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" Z4 e$ Y" P; d% X( J f8 |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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; p; c5 z: u9 x; b, |2 {$ G, b8 |Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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; G, B% d" r" T) T/ P; q 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
: e( n7 v- o2 K 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall." |: f } a) U& j- q
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.% g' @' U: G+ G( f
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.# Y9 |' Y T8 d, N% ~6 O
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill., _6 M) B& M' K" A6 o0 \
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
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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.& _: Q0 N4 S$ }
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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