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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm& U% P" n) K4 i+ `
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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.. ^5 o1 \6 Q* q/ q
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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8 Y2 o. L) l! ]/ k$ a$ K& A9 f9 zHere's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.3 s: Y1 y9 o3 T1 f, f* ?" j
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
( {. V6 T2 v# ~$ K& B7 L2 e 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.+ c. n( i) b6 b" Z
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.7 A" l' o0 z- T8 h% Q( I3 ~6 E7 \3 h
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.+ l& q% {+ m7 D+ w
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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# }% k/ v+ S' {" ]8 L 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
( i0 h+ S. r- g: [% J 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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