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9 _* D& T: d; d; Phttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton0 ?6 P, o9 w6 h' l- [! {
7 o% P8 h6 |, h0 Z8 TIt'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.
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0 ^( X+ z. `' t y7 X6 rDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:! h' G; n2 u: n4 B. h
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/ P) P# |8 `- q! ^1 a5 P 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
8 Q } ~/ D, O! D) D$ [ 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
' N: C g3 z! E; T4 t# y$ B8 t 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
" T J# n# a& k3 p2 v( V, @: t 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.( b0 x% l# \0 b
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
, v. d) o* H& Q% o* 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.
0 B' S# y0 J( i* m 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.2 l$ Y" G+ [! z& h" h1 g
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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.
6 _. u" {* b. 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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