The recent warmer temperatures combined with snow means slippery conditions are common right now in Portage.

That's prompted Canada Post to ask you to keep your walkways and steps free from ice.

Media Relations Manager Kathi Neal says the request is due to safety issues. They want to prevent needless injuries wherever possible.

Neal points out about a year ago, a Portage letter carrier was seriously injured after slipping on ice. She adds it's not unusual to see an increase in letter carrier injuries at this time of year.