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+ [6 F5 O( e `' A) m0 V5 jhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm( E s8 Z' _0 u" n. [) _4 v
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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" O5 ]6 S3 X7 v& ?1 A9 [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
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.8 `2 n* Q. V6 l0 i# m) A- x$ F
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.9 a" o7 p; q0 M( I( P
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
7 X: _3 ^- f6 v) Q# j: y' x0 h 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.
( x3 k# E" c; Y: J% u+ a 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
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Tips:
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" V; f$ E4 |0 e% T7 c 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.3 Q% g+ }9 R+ [5 E+ {
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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