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7 W: E; Q: I$ E$ Fhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm( g. {( f/ ~, [! p( b6 C
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton9 ^( g1 P2 j H0 I9 j3 X. l- w
7 N( p# [) v% p) a4 L1 rIt'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.4 u0 o4 S1 F# s" N$ w( w. g
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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( H1 G5 ?% I' Y2 IHere's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
% C; }0 j) U+ Z1 p 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.# [. B r, m. V8 c% V$ G$ Y* H
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
; |* l, z7 |& L% w0 N9 x; W; \8 c 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.5 |' ~( r" |$ w. V, Y5 z
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill./ Q, T. Q# A) E- s- 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 k+ e5 c2 l: |+ @' d! k( o
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.+ F0 Z4 M! l0 O( A! x5 [- _; M
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Tips:
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n3 {3 Q3 X. [! H) @' E 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.8 M9 X% u4 X( ~ p
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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