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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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How to Survive the Winter in Edmonton
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1 Z4 j0 ^. f% ]+ Z2 G. v4 CIt'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- w6 b( ?, U) N% S( ]$ O/ f
7 I! R4 d7 C5 \2 }Here's How:0 g2 ]0 A# h, }
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d Q7 r& Z0 A$ e 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.; `5 N% O# Q- B! @0 W4 v
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
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5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
s8 X; r$ ]% G' L5 l) Z7 V% r( B 6. Have a good stock of sweaters, mittens, scarves, and other winter clothing -- you can get good deals if you buy out of season.
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, k( r8 X9 V4 R2 S2 `- k 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.2 d* J/ b4 W& G0 @& 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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