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# f! _% S5 ?! x3 Lhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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1 s& b3 w! _ u8 L- C) tHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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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( F. O Y4 M8 i. l3 z; t9 K
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Here's How:
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* e. y4 H% A5 B) Q; ~ 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
9 g4 M' b' K2 R) {8 E, r$ O 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.( H Y) a$ _! p/ J5 W' F
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.+ R4 Q8 d) d7 A+ {4 w
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.% m b7 {; \0 i+ t4 ^
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
; ? S- k# g% D0 d, ~ 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 g% w' i S" y* R9 H 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.
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& k- U* G0 E+ I1 D 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.+ n$ O Q& |. r _$ \8 P
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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