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7 X \; t' K" d. Chttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm( @, b$ R2 y- L2 [
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/ L* H. K, k! u1 u6 N( i# ?7 oHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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; ?' s' b V+ 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.9 v; {" N' k) z" U/ }' D! q4 g! U; t" u
, q4 u# k) f/ r* H% R5 i' n! {% hDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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3 C8 a) Z: o& p. n: ~9 s4 Z4 dHere's How:& v$ u0 | ^$ `1 E9 M- T
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3 b; L8 S9 U, ~$ d 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing./ L- w% @3 f: ]1 C: E7 ?+ ?. G" z
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.- N( C9 c, Z" A6 a {1 P j/ N
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.3 d" x+ e, X3 v) [8 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.( }' K: b: Y2 F6 n, k, Y
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
' c) }% ]7 w3 A0 L9 y 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.* S0 V2 B \5 b: D' O$ X C
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.$ d( Q4 Y# i4 g' ^3 c1 ?9 d; x3 Y
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+ L! z# W1 ?$ n) ], Y 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
+ x# Q3 I6 V# a: h5 c* a: j3 S2 V 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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