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The following tips are copied from the following cite, check it out:2 d3 Q, T8 B- Y
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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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% \" j* w* F, ?1 DHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton4 q( _% K5 l, D
4 h# P- b! y. _/ q/ PIt'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 `. `: z$ D: c6 N& @Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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" y# P7 V' ~& n' R& k* u# N# t# @ 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.: F) A% U9 y) p( _
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
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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.( b2 u% i/ j" J' R6 b
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
3 R5 H+ I) m% p& l& p+ 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.) Y+ k0 p+ U9 I
7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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Tips:$ H; U5 f1 B, m+ G& X- p4 k# C0 P0 R
# a; {4 s. O6 c E. z 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.) N" w$ q( A% P7 I( t5 l
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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