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Last Updated: Monday, December 14, 2009 | 2:30 PM MT Comments5Recommend5
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8 J1 e2 ~0 ~& v+ q$ V" x) vThe Alberta Motor Association is warning motorists they face a long wait if they breakdown in the frigid winter weather that has gripped the province.0 O; u3 L1 s! ?& {9 ^: \
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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.4 P. A' A! r* d6 p2 `! h
- l% a$ l3 o% F: S0 B. }/ yWait times for a tow can be up to 24 hours, while the wait for a boost can be up to 20 hours, he said./ |3 B, r+ [2 _1 F* f& m% r
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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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