Walking like a penguin may help you stay upright in slippery conditions today, as a blanket of ice has fallen over some parts of the Parkland.
A message from Alberta Health Services suggests the "Penguin Walk” can be a helpful technique to avoid falling on the ice.
It involves taking shorter, shuffle-like steps, keeping your centre of gravity over your feet as much as possible, and pointing your feet slightly out — just like the adorable aquatic bird that's native to the southern hemisphere.
November is "Falls Prevention Month" — Prairie Mountain Health has also provided safe winter walking tips on their website, which emphasize choosing proper footwear, putting sand on your steps and sidewalk, and to use caution when entering/exiting your vehicle.
A freezing rain warning was issued Sunday morning for the Parkland and other areas in central Manitoba -- calling for freezing rain that's expected to taper off Sunday night.
