THEODORE NIKODEM (1:123/140) wrote to ROGER NELSON at 16:07 on 14 Apr 2010:

 TN> I read it is based on fact. 
 TN> When she was a child, her parents would take their children, on the
 TN> train, to Whitehorse for serious medical conditions. 
 TN> It was often impossible in winter, to get to Anchorage, hence the
 TN> train to Whitehorse.

 TN> I do, however, believe there were charges that a Canadian would not
 TN> have to pay.

Sarah has indicated that she received medical treatment in Whitehorse and
her family would have been charged for the procedures.  However, I am
advised that Alaskans are of the view that Yukon's out-of-territory medical
charges are reasonable and that even now some will attend for medical
treatment in Whitehorse.
 
Take care,

Steven Horn (steven.horn{at}northwestel.net)
Moderator emeritus, ALASKA_CHAT 
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