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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm/ R: k$ Z y7 b, Q7 x( c
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0 L+ f% q+ ]" k! ]& s- g) ]( uHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton D& s# e1 |) @( c8 H8 ~& b" r- w
8 m( N( _9 _ q# y+ d* k- F5 eIt'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.( ^) t) l* g+ I8 {* D) i2 ^$ Y, D
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
, P! i6 W" ]$ x 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall." x o$ q4 L- w+ A" k8 U7 t
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.; P$ [% K' a" J8 X6 `. ~2 a
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.
! p+ j; A" g9 T 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.8 o7 t3 W/ @# N* ^2 i. v
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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" e- A6 [! C$ W 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.1 q8 h% [# I) \8 {
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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