Death of an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution
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On December 15, 2020, Melvis Owen, an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution died while in our custody.
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Death of an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre
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On December 16, 2020, John Crawford, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre died while in our custody.
Death of an inmate from Bowden Institution
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On December 12, 2020, Clement Robinson, an inmate from Bowden Institution died while in our custody of apparent natural causes following an illness.
Information about COVID-19 at Saskatchewan Penitentiary
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Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that there are 24 inmates who have tested positive for COVID-19 at Saskatchewan Penitentiary, medium security unit, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. To date, there are no active cases of COVID-19 among people who work at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.
Correctional Service Canada is working with the Canadian Red Cross on COVID-19 response
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Today, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) announced that it is working with the Canadian Red Cross to provide additional COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control support at federal correctional institutions. This includes preparedness, planning, and educating efforts at federal correctional institutions across the country.
Death of an inmate from Drumheller Institution
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On December 7, 2020, Mark Kelly, an inmate from Drumheller Institution died while in our custody.
Assault of an inmate at Nova Institution for Women
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On December 5, 2020, at approximately 1:30 p.m., an inmate was found to have been the victim of an assault at Nova Institution for Women, a multi-level security federal institution. The injured inmate was evaluated by staff members and transported to an outside hospital to receive treatment.
Correctional Service Canada Recognizes Volunteers and Winner of Taylor Award
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The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has over 4500 volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to work with and support the offenders in our care and custody. As we mark International Volunteer Day, CSC would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank all of our volunteers for their service.
Seizure of contraband at Warkworth Institution
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Over the last three weeks, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, several packages of contraband were seized on the perimeter of Warkworth Institution, a medium security facility.
Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at the Regional Reception Centre
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On November 30, 2020, around 6:30 p.m., as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unauthorized items were seized at the Regional Reception Centre, a federal multi-level security institution in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines.