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'Wild, Wild West': Facing excessive bills, insurance bureau calls on province to regulate tow truck sector

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Insurance Bureau of Canada says towing companies in Alberta are charging insurance companies exorbitant amounts.

The bureau says the province should implement stronger rules for the towing sector.

Several redacted invoices obtained by Postmedia show companies charging thousands of dollars for a single tow.

The Towing and Recovery Association of Alberta says some operators are operating dishonestly by tacking additional charges onto bills.

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