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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm2 `, y* p# @6 m4 m! ]0 w) P5 w
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4 @1 _+ J K, k! E9 jHow 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.
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/ d T$ P4 ?/ E8 r" iDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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+ Q- J& X. [3 F& r6 iHere's How:1 p. H" P X' ^1 e, i
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.7 R, d$ E! g% C9 h
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
: @: X9 `6 s3 b% u 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires., T7 [# J$ D* @8 j: M% Y2 U/ {
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.
. T$ R& j, \ p3 H 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
; v! X4 u" E4 f' h 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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1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.- y& B- {$ [: X4 s/ [8 A3 {0 z
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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