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Alberta teen’s family sues government after nearly $200K out-of-country surgical bill

An Alberta teen's family is heading to court after spending nearly $200,000 on U.S. scoliosis surgery, arguing healthcare delays violated her constitutional rights.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 15, 2026 at 1:09 AM ET · First coverage Aug 15, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET

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Alberta teen’s family sues government after nearly $200K out-of-country surgical bill

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