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' L2 c ^; K) L Ihttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm6 W2 k8 l) V( E, @
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton- h) z; d( s# }& L, \
0 \. n$ \: }$ ^) G+ S9 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.( p6 z5 m% n* x8 i& s8 S' w
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes0 q$ X4 e" c' j5 Z
1 T7 S$ u6 s9 V% a! W8 ^Here's How:) b S( P5 D9 @& D" X, Z
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8 o% i: c1 U) T7 | 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.( z8 Q! l9 x3 [
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall. s8 P' W. o: T: G) r) q. Z
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.+ ~4 s+ @ V6 [1 \
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.) y# U! E9 j( M. k
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
' n7 q9 N" F7 E1 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.
# P& c* Z2 B: _0 M1 f& k. W 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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- A8 a+ W, N; C. h) ~ 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
% k4 f6 k* w: Q, y: F( | 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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