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# Q+ n8 N9 x2 l2 \' }http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm' p' q% H) V& n0 Q( H1 B
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& U) L% {$ R6 S6 m" `0 U3 eHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton1 m, P2 X, T2 c& O; y
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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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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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% ?7 @8 O4 M8 ]1 i) p- _3 JHere's How:
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# `# @" {1 ]( p2 E 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.+ u+ C, {1 K% k3 D3 Z
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
4 _' }; s" m O2 s( o) f; H 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
0 D! z7 w3 y# i1 ?& c 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.9 R# K& E+ j: z4 T8 Y; Z
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.# D$ c [( r( s0 |
6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.+ ^; l( z2 ]: e7 B3 D
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.
( R9 j: E8 r0 j# z( Y# H 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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