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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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# B4 _- I- } Z: j1 M, pHow 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.) r8 k- M: I/ i) c
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes Z5 Q2 X- L S+ k' s4 c8 S' d
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.( j Y0 c& v$ ?
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.2 [7 K5 G' L( m6 K
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
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5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
, s2 @' X+ P- }- a& L 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
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3 F5 E5 d0 q% M, l1 }" M 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
T) a0 @+ d5 N0 ~2 u5 W( u' S 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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