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T2 V( r/ _! X- rhttp://www.inside-edmonton.com/library/howto/htwinter.htm( l# z# l3 y. v& q3 |
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How 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: U9 W# x0 [8 h# ^
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Here's How:
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1. Buy a good shovel for snow-pushing.
+ ]# [- n1 H/ C: @ 2. In fact, get a good, lightweight snow blower -- you'll be thankful after a major downfall.
& m w' K. G/ N+ k) X 3. Have your car tuned up for winter in advance, and get good snow tires.
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5. On warmer days, enjoy outdoor activities like ice skating at Hawerlak Park or skiing at Rabbit Hill.
9 W* h# g& p* \' b5 T! l 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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7 [- ]# X/ x( n# k1 m* X3 r 1. Stay tuned to the local weather channels for weather warnings -- remember, frostbite doesn't take long to happen in subzero weather.9 F- D' ~$ q: v
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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