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$ ` A% X8 \9 W6 z3 B' B" Ehttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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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.
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes6 D. @( o7 Y4 c
# I: A: U7 ?& |( sHere's How:( V: a. ~" s& s; k, u# n- @2 g
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.6 ?2 q) y6 M6 l+ | S2 a. c' B
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.8 N/ _- n8 o( p. T4 Z1 l5 R
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
l0 |# e4 Z( K0 P 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.
" j% G" z# [* O 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill. P( z- t3 N- e" j+ ?$ p+ ?& 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.( e& u7 Z0 R$ {
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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Tips:
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, m c7 v2 h2 s# [2 V8 T1 y7 J 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.' R" C [6 [9 Q! C I
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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