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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How 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.2 d+ z |- s3 {9 e* G N! b& ^
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes% C# T p+ m* ^0 V
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Here's How:
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0 H1 C7 K1 ~2 O9 S/ J6 v0 j 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.4 A2 n$ m, p6 `' @; H, N) ~' R
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
, }# G$ M* s' W9 \# ?0 o" Y, c 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
% v' I* |4 E) c4 D0 C 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.: K `* y* x+ X L$ Z
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.0 y; a7 x4 f8 E/ `6 _# i
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.. F+ v& j( J, o$ u+ j
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.8 @4 B, J. ^7 q2 I/ S v( v
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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.2 I( \+ Z! W8 i* _1 P' Q
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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