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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm0 Z+ E8 u1 T, f; n
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; f8 N0 ]9 x% l$ c, I% aHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton/ y* I s1 ^: M
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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.6 u6 ]5 `% N, X0 p7 s8 K
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes, F$ b8 I( A$ Q: D( _2 I( ]
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
2 z. v! O7 l) H% ` 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.) ?$ G& l+ W7 M+ c |9 d
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.- p/ o8 ]* P$ R3 r, K% d9 Q
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.( Z1 k, M) D3 ?" q' [, o& d
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
0 ~4 g; |. V5 y! v. K8 R 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
C7 {5 D6 i& `; W! 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.! ]% {' h* ^9 l
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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