Extreme cold impacting Winnipeggers | CTV News [Video]

The extreme cold has settled over much of Manitoba and the bone chilling temperatures are impacting people across the province, including in Winnipeg.

“We’re not used to it this year,” one Winnipegger walking outside told CTV News.

While some may not be used to this temperature yet, CAA Manitoba is very used to it and the impact it has on vehicles.

“The very extreme cold weather is taking a toll, and in fact, 67 per cent of our calls are battery related,” said Nadia Matos, the manager of external communications with CAA Manitoba.

CAA had hundreds of calls for help Wednesday and wait times were roughly a half hour. But the company was prioritizing people in unsafe situations, such as those stranded in ditches or those with pets and kids in the car.

While some might be dealing with car problems, others in the city are just trying to find …