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$ w/ s% V p/ N/ c, _2 Z* h; D, Zhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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, y- q; t7 f% FHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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4 e. q5 g# K; p: ^" nIt'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.; `9 u4 B6 V4 `) x
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes1 c" q7 W. L- P5 k* g1 s
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Here's How:
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0 b5 Y) b& S9 P6 _! Q, d 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
) f# k4 A' L. v 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.$ _/ y; ]7 _: h% q7 ^( E
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
1 X8 x/ |! y3 D3 [ 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.
6 e3 F5 \& @9 b5 v 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.- {9 E$ q @' h5 I
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
2 \( t! Y) q! X W- W" c( D 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.) i5 d2 a. T7 H
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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