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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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P8 c; K) |% @3 ~$ u# A/ K& W/ gIt'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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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes% A. u' f: i% T6 h- Q. \
' g; B, W2 J% O C5 X: n* d2 hHere's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
% c4 O7 h: c( V- k 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall./ M/ S5 g, l3 }; |: T+ B6 L
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.# Q! ]) d6 y( c6 s" k& ^; X; v. R$ {
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.
: L2 K2 i3 q4 A6 u7 Z) V; j 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
" J0 I( [* @8 A0 M; [ 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.! f4 H+ q0 I0 E6 U
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.+ l$ w- N; S G
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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