Published on 2026-03-20
On March 20, 2026, Albert Bellegarde, an inmate from Bowden Institution, died while in our custody.
Published on 2026-03-20
On March 17, 2026, Charles Wheeliker, an inmate from Matsqui Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
Published on 2026-03-19
On March 13, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, contraband and unautorized items were seized at Cowansville Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
Published on 2026-03-18
On March 15, 2026, three inmates were victims of an assault at Springhill Institution, a medium security federal institution.
Published on 2026-03-18
On March 15 and 16, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Grande Cache Institution.
Published on 2026-03-17
The lockdown put in place at Grand Valley Institution on March 8, 2026, has ended. The institution was placed under lockdown to address a security-related health and safety issue, which has been resolved.
Published on 2026-03-13
On March 7, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
Published on 2026-03-12
On March 11, 2026, Jason McKay, an inmate from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary, died while in our custody.
Published on 2026-03-11
On March 11, 2026, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) held a Change of Command Ceremony at Stony Mountain Institution in the Prairie Region. This occasion marked the change in command from the outgoing Warden Janalee Bell-Boychuk to the incoming Warden Christopher Ritchie.
Published on 2026-03-10
At 1:19 p.m., on March 9, 2026, inmate Albert Mckay was apprehended by the Portage la Prairie Detachment of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Published on 2026-03-09
On March 9, 2026, Allan Legere, an inmate from Edmonton Institution, died while in our custody.
Published on 2026-03-09
On March 8, 2026, a lockdown was put in place at Grand Valley institution, a multi-level security federal institution, to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff, and inmates.
Published on 2026-03-06
On March 4, 2026, Christopher Michael Tyler, an inmate from William Head Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
Published on 2026-03-06
Between February 26 and March 5, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
Published on 2026-03-06
On March 4, 2026, Cecil Gillis, an inmate from Bath Institution, died while in our custody.
Published on 2026-03-05
At 7:10 p.m. on March 4, 2026, inmate Keiston Custer was apprehended by the Prince Albert Police Service.
Published on 2026-03-04
On March 2, 2026, Calvin Lewis, an inmate from Atlantic Institution, died while in our custody.
Published on 2026-03-04
On February 26, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
Published on 2026-03-03
On March 2, 2026, Tyreek Angus, an inmate from Donnacona Institution, died in hospital following injuries sustained during an altercation involving another inmate.
Published on 2026-03-02
Between February 18 and 26, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
Published on 2026-02-25
On February 20, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Grande Cache Institution.
Published on 2026-02-25
The lockdown put in place at Mountain Institution on February 17, 2026, has ended and the exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations and visits have resumed.
Published on 2026-02-23
On February 20, 2026, inmate Keiston Custer absconded from lawful custody when being transported by staff from Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
Published on 2026-02-20
Between February 16 and 18, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, multiple packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Collins Bay Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
Published on 2026-02-19
At 10:05 a.m. on February 19, 2026, inmate Shelby Crane was apprehended by the Edmonton Police Service and the Alberta Sheriffs Fugitive Apprehension Sheriff Support Team (FASST).
