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The following tips are copied from the following cite, check it out:3 a$ s# i( N; `6 q( }: S7 _& H& d
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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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$ Z) I# d2 d+ hHow 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 b2 g+ a8 ~
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
' n2 \6 H& n Q3 m4 {7 F3 q4 i! u 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
) K. M% [0 f- R 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
7 ^4 m, @ _8 P. T1 i' G4 i! t4 _& S 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 i* h9 j& E7 D/ z
5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
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7. Stay inside on the bitterly cold days, if you can.( b% p- x+ s! Z& h- [; l3 O0 [2 Q) g
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Tips:
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( C* D4 J$ v. ?2 N G/ i5 L* V 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.
9 x1 @$ C% |4 j0 n0 G* D 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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