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: {) k. S# Q0 [9 c0 H4 H, A: Nhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm" E1 b; A2 k) [- G( \
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& n8 v% W$ O' T/ QHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton2 k6 R; I4 f0 C/ Y( p4 @/ l9 q( O! ]
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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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4 C- F0 i* v5 \% t8 d5 vDifficulty 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.% X2 P/ [- s3 q7 F. l' J5 N
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.) o' y; p7 Z* e, L- {9 I' D3 s
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.' P3 j' g- y& i( n/ K
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.- c" k1 U3 z' ?& @
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.! b, F- ~. n0 d/ x/ j
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.3 \8 r1 u* g5 T2 I2 R/ y8 ~
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can." h7 B* [ G/ q" G) X
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& x7 c+ m+ W, D1 h 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
( R3 y) x$ b3 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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