Corrections
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No plans for Saskatchewan to decriminalize drug possession, province saysSaskatchewan is not requesting a federal exemption to decriminalize simple drug possession.HealthApr 23
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‘My saving grace’: Calls for more transitional homes for Saskatchewan inmatesA former resident of the reintegration unit in Saskatoon praises the home, but says more are needed.CanadaMar 29
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COVID-19 outbreak at youth correctional facility highlights challenges for kidsTwo staff at the Drumming Hill Youth Centre in North Battleford, Sask., have tested positive for COVID-19.HealthFeb 10
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Aid organizations flag housing gap for people leaving Saskatchewan jailsSome inmates lack a safe place to call home when they are released, Saskatchewan organizations say.CanadaFeb 10
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Saskatchewan rolling out video calls for inmates after in-person visits cancelledIn-person visits were cancelled early in the COVID-19 pandemic, so virtual visits are a welcome addition.CanadaFeb 8
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Class action alleges Canada prison workers endure systemic racismAbuse within the Correctional Service of Canada's own ranks have been largely hidden, the proposed class action lawsuit alleges.CanadaJan 28
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Coronavirus: Warkworth Institution among first prisons in Canada to receive COVID-19 vaccinationThere have been three cases of COVID-19 at Warkworth Institution since the pandemic was declared in March 2020.HealthJan 18
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Petition calls for resignation of Sask. Corrections Minister Christine TellA petition was delivered to Saskatchewan's legislature Friday morning calling on Christine Tell to resign for 'hiding' rather than responding to inmate concerns.CanadaJan 15
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Saskatchewan’s jail population shrinks, most still remanded: provincial corrections ministryMost of the jail population in Saskatchewan is awaiting trial, with 974 people remanded and 694 sentenced.CanadaJan 11
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Inmates stage hunger strike, call for Saskatchewan corrections minister’s resignationSaskatchewan's official Opposition has also renewed its call for Corrections Minister Christine Tell to resign.PoliticsJan 4
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