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The following tips are copied from the following cite, check it out:
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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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+ P0 `2 _, [5 }4 cHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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" o. R- L' m% P# OIt'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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7 t+ P1 L" Z) E9 u' G* xDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes {+ p+ F5 V+ m: D
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
" E; `, A% l+ L, y Y3 w' P" P: E 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall. S" s6 S3 r" H* g
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
: i& f; ~# |, |( w" G& ~) y2 _ 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.* W% l' z& u0 y+ p: y
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
5 x5 `! I6 F& i* 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.
. C& z. ?, U5 v; c 7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.) {; O' j; @: ]8 h; q
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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.% e" B/ m2 M6 o1 r% \/ I0 k) R7 n
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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