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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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$ c; W3 M" J8 T6 V: b- k4 RIt'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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# P4 M7 d1 c! ZDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing., c% C# d A: C$ z6 x
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
# c- n+ w; n' d7 v$ \9 u* Y 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
) j" p2 B: r' y6 ?+ ?5 M 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.
2 s- r" s1 l. e 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.+ y& o7 ^0 p! m5 X5 [: {- u; h
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
: I& h/ T# k# E! A/ ^3 ? 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.9 i, N" h0 X. k9 r
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Tips:
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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.( k7 s9 V$ T6 c
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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