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7 \: z1 H4 N& _8 V9 |) P- xhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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, {, d4 W0 d# j3 e) ?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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; i+ E7 L2 G/ BDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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2 m" i" ?9 q$ H0 f 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
+ g6 j# l/ K8 ^0 [& k 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
4 \4 x5 }: _) E3 { 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.! ?; |% D% W- z7 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.
8 z1 s9 U$ m/ T, g1 [ 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.' g) ? ]2 R; r. j$ H
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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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.
$ k3 a6 p+ r) o2 H! P: N/ ? 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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