Cold snap leads to slippery sidewalks throughout the city

As winter drags on in the City of Calgary, icy sidewalks will continue to be a hazard in many areas of the city and officials say it’s a real problem. Over the past two months, EMS has responded to 50 calls related to pedestrians falling because of ice. One of those cases even involved a man in his 60s who died of the injuries he sustained when he slipped. “It’s a significant concern, especially when we have this type of weather where we have somewhat mild temperatures during t