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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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o9 `0 a6 g3 R6 `* bIt'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.2 T; c c9 ]" ~2 E8 z3 E! Z
, d. f& P5 Y- FDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes1 L; U9 I/ h$ U$ g. Y2 P P
: ` z& d0 v8 f7 _Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
/ [6 ~* i; g- y& R R) s/ T/ X5 G h 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall., P- O6 D+ _- a* ?' I1 k
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
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5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
4 M; f/ j" ?7 I8 J$ A% u" V 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
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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.: ]) L0 e6 a$ A7 i* \; y
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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