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$ O" s$ C' ?+ N4 I* n" L3 ihttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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. \$ v1 u4 E3 PIt'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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8 L7 {) `0 a# q8 ?1 f1 j# QHere's How:1 V+ B7 E, x. c0 H5 |2 |4 e
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.# \5 ^& K. Q4 [# p* c: `$ R! r
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
1 A% c: s# ]* ?$ t5 O 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
- o: t- G& C# j) F. `! l 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.
7 I3 H' B9 R" U4 D% J9 | 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.. W: } k" r5 m
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
3 a) @; ]* Q4 u' |' j 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.& Q1 b1 j W3 n0 H2 Q) 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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