Edmonton – An inmate at the Edmonton Institution for Women was taken hostage on Christmas Day.
Edmonton police say the incident happened at 8:30 p.m. and ended peacefully at midnight.
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No one was injured during the hostage taking.
Correctional services are working with Edmonton police on the investigation.
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