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Author: Tom Cardoso, Carrie Tait
Publication Date: March 18, 2026 - 06:00

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Alberta construction company alleges Sam Mraiche played hidden role in building of addiction sites

March 18, 2026

Two companies involved in the construction of addiction recovery facilities in Alberta are mired in litigation – with accusations of forgery on one side and allegations on the other of threats and intimidation involving businessman Sam Mraiche, the man at the centre of the province’s health care procurement controversy.



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