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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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" n4 n% z7 E& K6 H2 CHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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1 z* Y9 t. i+ ^2 L+ nIt'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.* ] P9 a; ?" ?; f2 n& E
5 o- B1 f9 T$ { }: d! y# ODifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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8 T2 ]6 ]. S8 S5 [, j* f' I. tHere's How:
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. T/ c: s6 M1 t0 D, b 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
! l4 D3 c4 O2 Q; F 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.3 a; Z: Y% @) e. n/ T& S+ e& t
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
+ c% W y1 G% [3 A3 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.
6 J- ]' i7 P( | 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.5 `& ]6 J* s9 O/ 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.7 w( I. B7 k6 x: s; N
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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8 k* n1 b {7 {8 x, J1 m RTips:
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0 q0 _3 A0 Y2 z. w7 @# P/ W9 P! ? 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
. E7 T: L: n7 ~9 H 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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