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http://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm% ^4 m8 v* j4 U2 p q1 y2 C
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+ f4 X1 I9 S/ Z. _) s1 G3 Y1 K 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.$ h) ~; j* L! k: W4 a+ Q `
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Difficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes' y! u$ r) t5 S6 f0 L
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Here's How:
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( m) U$ V8 u. x8 d 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
% u% W, q5 Q( ]! g4 b 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.$ n9 b8 I: s! p
3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.* p. h$ O( I! H
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.
& j4 T; M5 ~& M! \- H: i, j 5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.' T% }/ h/ D( D6 M& F; y
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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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.
6 [) B* [& h1 N# c! Z 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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