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Last Updated: Monday, December 14, 2009 | 2:30 PM MT Comments5Recommend5
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0 {8 \. x& {- @7 D0 j' }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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"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.: k1 g p/ h- R |
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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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$ x, ^$ [ M- n5 F) _7 T9 U"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."" T$ Y. p- M# h8 }; r9 s. k& _
3 y% k) o* h. u$ 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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