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Last Updated: Monday, December 14, 2009 | 2:30 PM MT Comments5Recommend5
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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.
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1 l7 ^1 t! ]( |0 K"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., k! n8 |3 Y1 C2 {
& _( }# G6 C+ R# C5 ]" }. Y9 lWait times for a tow can be up to 24 hours, while the wait for a boost can be up to 20 hours, he said.8 c' S* J' B& A& X% f9 |5 a
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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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Plugging 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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