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Last Updated: Monday, December 14, 2009 | 2:30 PM MT Comments5Recommend5, ~3 h" y7 R$ f1 C6 b: ^
CBC News
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The Alberta Motor Association is warning motorists they face a long wait if they breakdown in the frigid winter weather that has gripped the province.; j- L m4 V) N# k7 M1 ^8 y+ [
7 F. L8 U, U+ f) b% `0 Y6 H" S"They realize that we got a record yesterday of the coldest city in North America, so that type of dubious honour comes with some other things," said AMA spokesperson Kent Dixon.
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4 r5 w8 W l' W# t8 n) R' C8 B, dWait times for a tow can be up to 24 hours, while the wait for a boost can be up to 20 hours, he said.
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"We are responding to member calls 24 hours a day. Our folks are out there. We've got 400 trucks across the province dealing with member calls, so we're getting to them as quickly as we possibly can."
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) U8 u# W9 V9 l7 Z+ Y* z! T( XPlugging in your vehicle is a must in these temperatures, Dixon said, adding that it's vital to dress warmly enough to be safe if your vehicle breaks down. |
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