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" g& b) d( W5 w) P a" fhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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b, u0 }- a2 Y5 j6 z3 E; A( bIt'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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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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) d, m$ G. ?% rHere's How:
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2 P+ ?0 \* x7 I( {& K 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.) Q; }% \8 e3 G8 ]8 s( l* d# d
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.& C/ |0 G9 }4 R* H3 \% `4 j5 s
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
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5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
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5 J) t+ Q9 ]- S6 P 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.
P$ a& l7 Q8 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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