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24-hour waits for towing: AMA6 W0 }. c/ k' O i
Last Updated: Monday, December 14, 2009 | 2:30 PM MT Comments5Recommend5. j! b% v8 D- w
CBC News
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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." o. A8 D T" f6 \
& ~- Z2 h, j/ `/ W"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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( C7 Z4 V5 ~' i4 B; K! u8 DWait 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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( t9 Z5 R% N& W$ U$ XPlugging 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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