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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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- m: Z6 b1 O. L* _2 l( h0 oHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton2 W. y( _: a* t7 N+ K
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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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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes a+ v7 n+ k: H6 _
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
+ n4 u3 V3 Z) h; u# F5 t# t' d 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.; m0 ~8 A* @0 m) l' Y B
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
9 r% S2 }+ y0 V% n 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.
% }* G* D1 T' q: c 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.$ h" g% @ F* l2 {9 ?( W; g
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.5 ]6 b4 m8 {& y1 e: X
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.5 D8 T5 I1 ?5 k% `$ m- g, o: o
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- r G' l3 _( h, w; m; W 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather. h% E7 m/ l4 N0 ]8 U; \+ G; H
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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