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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm. ?& D9 U7 }' D( R+ z/ ]& s
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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8 f% d* |, e0 h1 c' {+ 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.
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x2 u, y# a' {- ^6 Y9 ^# c% ?Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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1 J3 V' m) n- l3 ] 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
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3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
3 b }3 t' H! _: m 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.
& {) R+ A1 L9 ^1 Q8 A) r! u 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
8 ~; u; k) U9 a1 P$ p 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.% k4 H' k9 i( d; X% y2 o" Z6 p' s
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.6 {5 c8 x+ O, f5 \1 X/ X/ f
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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.. }8 \ z! ~5 [- x) ^" o3 I- n
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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