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# W! b7 o/ E* R* D- Mhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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2 o3 ~# w% N' r$ vHow 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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Here's How:
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' T( h+ d" t$ p! ^* ~. } 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
. D' d8 t8 c6 }, u( v 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.6 v% m3 U9 }* Z6 Y
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.! r' \% @ [7 ]& H6 p$ a) I9 F
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.
" K- O. d- B% j! G1 b5 C 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.5 N! ~$ J' h/ X' Y* b7 W$ S
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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. v- C+ a9 W+ U( T9 o+ o* W, Z. Z 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
3 K7 k j) t6 M- I$ C0 x9 q _ 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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