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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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7 ]. G( C, y0 p2 q$ kHow 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.
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- o$ u5 w7 t% b: L0 jDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes4 \8 ]; A& V _, N
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Here's How:- v6 o( H$ _5 ?9 F( U' }$ o" ~
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.( r( x5 w# ^/ S3 Z
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
% ^# J" g0 _( [( S 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
9 T6 p/ L- m" I) K" q9 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.6 _* K* i8 T% l" D
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.8 X6 G: u' N, f3 L l; C
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
( A ]5 I3 J# z" j& c 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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Tips:
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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.
; G; W9 l# H' d. }4 \2 a 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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