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' H/ z* ^- f4 |$ b1 x4 q1 uhttp://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.
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes# d$ ?8 u2 k% _2 l
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Here's How:/ Y+ j- k; [9 x1 z& f; O7 W
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
. C0 M4 [* l$ S& a 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
0 V0 T2 L! x5 x/ f 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.; O. G, H' m0 i; }# Y, 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.
- V5 t. f2 m1 h 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
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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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