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- T. O% }9 @: H3 z" b: qhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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O" a" T* k1 p3 P( jHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton$ B |" W; w' [: N
1 T4 _1 i5 j) x# f1 O/ \. QIt'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.! I* F5 W7 j/ @; j
; M0 L% W$ n0 [. `Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes5 x0 r- \7 _ U% G
9 e2 x) u# m( A! Q2 lHere's How:! x, t! w5 _- Q
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
) l, ^0 |1 y9 G( ^+ S, t2 B$ m( z 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
% p8 T* |: n$ ]8 |( F 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
5 ?, y6 ?8 z7 a2 j: H7 K 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 Y( l4 ]7 o0 c) I/ T) L3 t 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
& l3 n" Z3 T, q3 z( k 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
8 X2 D9 Q' ]& _" \ 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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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.
. R& d* @. O- D 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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