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$ r+ X e+ l; t& u7 ?http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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% s: a/ z2 T* l6 D. FHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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' h! q4 Z; ^1 X' a4 p. OIt'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.+ @9 l; q5 X2 J
2 w% P7 L( j% m: K2 g6 {Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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7 o) C4 Q" d4 ~5 H- n 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.9 S2 x3 P2 b6 e" q# K
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.4 t+ s) f& h# o4 N& r
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
$ E7 y$ q4 g; \: _0 d. p" ~! [2 \ 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.
4 y5 A9 I) }, z" u p) R. z 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.# O1 V8 }+ X2 Q# q
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.% M- X( k8 d, M- W
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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