Calgary Remand Centre

• Sentencing hearing for Calgary man convicted of murder in Ivy Wick’s death further delayed

  Justin Bennett was convicted last year in the beating death of Ivy Wick. He told court he is still waiting to get approval from legal aid to hire a new lawyer.

  Crime

  Jan 18, 2022
  
• Alberta, federal governments invest in upgrades to 6 provincial buildings in Edmonton, Calgary, Wetaskiwin

  Six provincial buildings in Edmonton, Calgary and Wetaskiwin are about to receive upgrades to increase energy efficiency and extend their lifespan.

  Politics

  Feb 12, 2021
  
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• ‘It’s mind-boggling’: COVID-19 cases continue to climb at Calgary Remand Centre

  A Calgary student-at-law is coming forward with his concerns about the outbreak at the Calgary Remand Centre after two of his clients tested positive for COVID-19.

  Health

  Dec 11, 2020
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• COVID-19 cases at Calgary Remand Centre spike as concern grows over inmate crowding

  The outbreak at the Calgary Remand Centre was declared on Nov. 27, and in the week since, confirmed cases have grown to nearly 140.

  Health

  Dec 3, 2020
• 41 inmates, 1 staff member at Calgary Remand Centre test positive for COVID-19: AHS

  The Calgary Remand Centre has been placed on outbreak status after 41 inmates and one staff member test positive for COVID-19.

  Health

  Nov 30, 2020
• Fighting addiction and trauma, women in custody turn to Calgary treatment centre for second chance

  A Calgary treatment center said it's been getting more calls from women in custody during the pandemic.

  Features

  Oct 12, 2020
• Calgary and Edmonton remand centres deal with COVID-19 outbreaks: AHS

  Calgary Remand Centre is dealing with five cases of COVID-19 while Edmonton Remand Centre has seven confirmed cases.

  Health

  Oct 3, 2020
• Inmate at Calgary Remand Centre tests positive for COVID-19: Hinshaw

  Alberta's chief medical officer of health confirmed Friday that an inmate at the Calgary Remand Centre has tested positive for COVID-19.

  Health

  May 8, 2020
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• Calgary correctional peace officer charged with assault of 4 inmates

  A correction peace officer at the Calgary Remand Centre has been charged with four counts of assault following a year-long investigation by police.

  Crime

  Mar 10, 2020
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• Second trial begins for man accused of killing fellow Calgary Remand inmate

  Marlon Ledesma is charged with the first-degree murder of Alvin Chiniquay.

  Crime

  Apr 1, 2019