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Last Updated: Monday, December 14, 2009 | 2:30 PM MT Comments5Recommend53 W; v. q( `, R8 J3 b! g* x, K
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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.2 j2 @/ ^9 A+ j t6 f8 i* g
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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.7 ^: u$ [! d+ {6 Q
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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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"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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1 @' o$ K1 q3 X0 d; \1 }" nPlugging 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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