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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How 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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/ @. ~2 [0 O) S3 d( J" }" yDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes0 C, r" g/ d' c+ A% e
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5 N" a, w! ]+ }" v5 u 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
- C+ ^6 o2 E! {& x0 H 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
( @% {, o( a- T 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.+ e4 g" i3 X! E2 Q' l0 G/ `
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.0 l, ` B: W- `9 j& {% P9 Q! a; B
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.- x" g2 c5 W) Z( w
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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1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.0 k! ~8 ]+ v; 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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