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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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# a) ?2 _0 A8 \0 }+ C1 CHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton% g! l5 `4 i3 i0 R
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It'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.$ L0 @7 a8 R/ h* T
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes; c: Q+ E0 B8 A' B
# `( i3 L0 k& l3 v% {7 D, q9 AHere's How:
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3 C4 T; j$ K( n7 s1 } 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.4 a- V: ?' W* H7 @* h8 J2 C
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
3 P- _8 H" c& O. z 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.7 r X, N/ u- \ O
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.8 Z% p/ c) k% o: D% K0 J9 T, v
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.! j* |9 w6 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.' B* `: y* D7 m2 N* h
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can." m. {& q- R6 I; Q
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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.( X$ c9 T' {: B: X" v0 t
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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