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5 }0 b& K- M/ f& o* Uhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm j# m3 I. q# P& ^
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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$ P% c; w$ J+ r1 D* CIt'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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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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7 x1 [" u$ @% q 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
+ `7 `( x; x. U& M& u4 e7 d 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
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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.
: S/ V3 ?3 a9 n2 \ J 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.5 @, |, q; `0 I* Q$ }7 s; x0 z9 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.
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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.
' f& c a9 d6 C4 Q3 Q& r' i* y9 K 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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