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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm/ R. [& V k7 \ Q- z! H! n+ N1 ?
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; M. W l2 U! i. J5 N8 Q1 K; oHow 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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1 q: {6 ~9 C9 g$ RDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes) `9 o! p) R1 M. Z5 f5 G+ D: p
& b1 E% E. W2 lHere's How:5 J. _5 `8 x" I
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" g3 X x' e" Q. | 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
+ K; k3 e- q: @! q4 B3 \: g& B 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
" n# ]; s0 N. v. o- C: G1 s$ L8 h* y 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.8 l( [# K8 F* {4 B# e
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( z i8 {7 F& C- [; `
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.0 D8 }( u0 v2 |" E
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season., w: ?8 Y" b6 G+ E1 W! F& O5 n! t
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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: S( b3 f/ l( J/ O1 jTips:
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- D! b% P- i: n0 j 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather. W+ A% g L8 ]4 \- k5 J
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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