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The following tips are copied from the following cite, check it out:
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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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, z! B7 ~6 F& [& m0 t% b) @How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton" o5 K3 h2 G* O( d; F2 _
3 l- @, Z c& t1 ]3 @( C2 p$ W4 kIt'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.8 j" s/ L" U- ~6 P0 X
8 d! K3 A, I% _Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes: R1 {+ N% b9 L" D7 k8 ?3 R/ ^
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Here's How:! C, f. T- w! K
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.6 l7 \# i! z- }0 j: x& Y
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.4 B) A# I/ r0 v/ y" o1 ?
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires." F" p5 s! f! H& ^( J7 Y
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.4 i- ?. t4 l5 H/ c, t
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.2 L; I! g: f4 Y. Y8 M! u# u1 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.- c8 `2 h8 f: h% }( s5 x' W5 Z
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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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.
+ C9 ]1 z, A0 G: E 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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