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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm8 q+ F% G6 I& n' [; S
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1 J7 T6 |7 C9 [8 _1 x8 \2 P% |How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton# R0 J! f0 A) u: f: w
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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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_2 C3 B5 K1 o) N3 O- S4 F6 [Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes5 {' Z( f" ~( l4 _. G
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Here's How:
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4 F; \0 D, } U/ P# P 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
1 H) i2 z' Y8 u0 l( p" X) T 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
' {6 m; _7 i2 D 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.2 I* I; Z: r, F! h l
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.
& B$ F7 ~- m1 u" I- S9 J- o 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
) P0 ]) G* Q0 t1 L 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
$ ]' D2 j: a( i# o3 c 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.
8 X/ t5 _0 X2 H6 A3 ? 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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