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5 \3 V: A/ j! s% whttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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T. p/ @2 G% @9 HIt'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.. C7 o- [: d3 a2 c
0 o- P4 I1 [( SDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes. r4 X1 U. l0 J [. P/ [3 h; }
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Here's How:
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6 _# Q2 V; O8 w 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.2 K3 N: C& s% L5 g, `5 l; }1 | B
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.1 C( f" Q% e" x. W: V- J; N
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
; a! m/ t e# v3 V+ o; ~ 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.
- V) Q# H1 Z" X6 s 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
. u$ H! V" \1 M* C8 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.
, @" X, ~) U) B7 o6 U, B 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.7 M9 A1 e- u. ?9 y7 R
' E% Y& G! V: f8 X1 zTips:
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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. I2 O$ s) b G6 f4 B" S
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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