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3 l7 e; `' S% Ghttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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7 y/ \5 E& I) o: d& Y/ C0 [ HHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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2 P" P9 n" b+ u |: k$ oIt'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./ l% k, P; d7 h4 g, m5 q. L
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:8 c1 o" X: x. p" I
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.& T4 C" ]: \ g" V6 D7 e' t
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
2 A) N/ N9 R2 e _# l) K: _ 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
' o d8 v) b7 ?7 R8 X' | 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., N7 D! Y9 E" c( _' c6 r- D
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.5 @9 H, K+ j8 P5 [- W5 x ?
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
+ s/ \, ~( O6 Q3 d$ i) V 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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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.* i; K6 D8 a& T7 y
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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