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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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6 i; a+ p. z& {1 LIt'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.7 @& a# L- X8 U5 S) W- s5 K: U- p
D6 n2 G, n& ?3 n* Z3 s0 d0 c9 ~* kDifficulty Level: difficult Time Required: 60 minutes
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! L0 h# R/ n R7 o8 @Here's How:
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5 x, i0 W1 U# F 1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
1 _: \6 n0 q0 R0 W, l. P! |' N 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
( Q; j- h: O0 R. w 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.6 B' e7 e- Y/ U0 ^3 w$ |% O0 C' B8 Z
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.4 e0 C: c0 d; n5 k
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." L" y/ [- L# c8 p$ v* S
6 G0 f; u. E6 `+ F& [$ n$ Z* |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.! p1 g: T2 q6 m3 R
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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