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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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5 D% P+ `' w- i# K: j% K. ZHow 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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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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- @: {% P( d5 N8 c 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
. v/ o# v: m* p 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.7 n7 X3 ~3 `1 c% @! S' a
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires., I, b6 w- h" {* A8 @0 N2 S
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.7 m9 n l6 F8 x8 j0 e; P4 G% |
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.6 P6 V7 a7 U5 U; Z
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.$ N3 F" ~; T$ M0 O4 s# L
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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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.
1 c) j+ p" x/ v; T( R 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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