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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm4 |9 O( n" e- a0 X* T
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton, f6 n6 h6 W" [" P0 P9 B8 p% W) }
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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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4 e/ G# ` F; R0 |1 B( k# pDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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! i/ l. g1 d2 s4 H: b 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.$ r+ T( v r8 c6 h0 x
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.+ ]/ ?) q7 P( |+ H# |, P& y) G
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.* I% t g3 U, x' a
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.
. G4 w$ u7 o6 w" ]6 F/ { 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.$ k1 x) b% k3 ?/ t9 ]2 m. H0 T: I
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
' t3 b- q& j. I6 e% i 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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Tips:
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, S" I* X2 p; @ 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
. \' L9 b. `/ Y7 Q2 P6 `1 A 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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