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Last Updated: Monday, December 14, 2009 | 2:30 PM MT Comments5Recommend54 A: \* m; v( W* h1 H' |
CBC News
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. ~9 _. v/ w9 PThe Alberta Motor Association is warning motorists they face a long wait if they breakdown in the frigid winter weather that has gripped the province.
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; @ C1 s/ F9 @1 d" U4 I"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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Wait 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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& U' }2 g, o! V e; g% Y/ f1 ^"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.") G+ ?1 N+ O4 w' E, w
- ?7 s5 i g0 I1 O" SPlugging 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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