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The following tips are copied from the following cite, check it out:7 O. y0 Z/ |) p( x; [: n* D6 J
9 Y! m1 V2 V* {# m* K2 ~http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm
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( J- _8 ~4 m; e. T2 l9 h3 lHow to Survive the Winter in Edmonton1 m3 q6 K& d/ k; w! U0 F
% |8 j- G5 H* @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.$ ^+ _; e: S' m
% R& A) b0 Y& }; l! y e$ CDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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Here's How:
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- |5 M; ^$ X7 X+ F$ a 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.$ W6 D# z0 j- t7 X; O: K2 l
2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.+ A% E, C: v4 G
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
2 |7 M2 B* t. ?4 l4 {6 N 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.
2 F) [5 R( ^% o# ^1 I/ O9 I 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.) v1 o! m( k; o; r0 X
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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.1 p5 x7 j' G% v$ ~# s8 }8 A
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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