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Y9 b/ l% M) j; e- i8 nhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm1 n/ X; a$ t) a3 c3 V" l9 ?
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' f! Q7 h1 u* BHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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( k9 L/ K% U8 IIt'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." j5 R1 `: e9 f+ Q: Y3 E' I
7 N: A7 U' W- o0 |0 E" W4 L' gDifficulty 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.& ?5 u! i- a/ R1 k+ n! \ O
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
3 ?( F. `1 _* _! S' a 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
2 z" j- F# H6 ?' M: I 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.% ?- O% ^3 `6 D: U% U5 b, n' R
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
6 ~( T( o/ L# d& K! F6 h3 |: 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.+ `) M |2 ?& t, v; B7 b) b+ \
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.2 a, j& O# N. C/ d2 m9 |+ A& m$ H
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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., H- i# p" [8 d
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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