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The following tips are copied from the following cite, check it out:1 v' c/ D2 N, B8 e% w2 B. R
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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton# s" N( a7 p% e' o) Q
* n/ F8 ~, o% T9 [; I1 `) LIt'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.) w: c* m' h" o* l% h# k/ `0 Z
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes8 h1 }0 D+ P% }* b+ {/ Y v
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Here's How:
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3 _6 f) E7 |4 f5 T. d 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.% o' o$ o# b# f* B- x2 K
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
; j: J$ }+ Z% |) K, C; I 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
0 C ?. Z# r1 E9 y$ m0 Y4 X. `% X 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.
" H) B- @$ u. I; B4 I# ` 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.# K8 H. Q g* T3 ]$ L
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.* _: l4 W1 |& y( W( ^1 o% v
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.% N& `7 V# O) W
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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