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The following tips are copied from the following cite, check it out:2 w' S4 r" {; z4 \% v
3 G9 B3 u- m; z( J7 y) mhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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* ?6 s7 }7 h( M# [+ nHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton5 Q$ N. W2 \' Q% P. M9 k" E$ A/ l
9 S# I) W: w+ K! E/ v* s& hIt'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.) N7 ]! t! {0 I3 T
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes' Y. O. q% A/ Y! t
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.( E- l: t" S# l8 y( Y2 c
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.) ^# I6 X) M' k) }
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.. ]# |0 F6 _4 {1 d9 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.
' D' y8 x5 V# a8 L8 Y. W 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
( q: Y8 w4 }, o W3 F 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.* ~( U/ y/ d d( p3 B& F
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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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.! ^4 N. x$ H; V' }' `! H0 R
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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