Saskatoon Correctional Centre

• Saskatchewan rolling out video calls for inmates after in-person visits cancelled

  In-person visits were cancelled early in the COVID-19 pandemic, so virtual visits are a welcome addition.

  Canada

  Feb 8
• Corrections, fire department in talks to help fight COVID-19 at Saskatoon jail

  The province and fire department have entered into talks to provide support for the ongoing fight against COVID-19 at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2020
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• Saskatchewan inmates to receive holiday gifts paid for by community

  Visitors have not been allowed at Saskatchewan correctional facilities for months amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2020
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• Congress of Aboriginal Peoples calls for Christine Tell’s resignation

  The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is calling on the federal government to intervene in Saskatchewan's provincial jail system as COVID-19 cases rise.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2020
• Protesters call for release of Saskatoon jail inmates amid sweeping COVID-19 outbreak

  Saskatchewan's corrections ministry has faced steep criticism for its perceived planning — or lack thereof — for an outbreak.

  Health

  Dec 1, 2020
• COVID-19 outbreak at Saskatoon jail flagged as potentially fatal systemic failure

  Nearly a quarter of men incarcerated at Saskatoon Correctional Centre are sick.

  Health

  Nov 30, 2020
• Nearly 100 Saskatoon jail inmates and staff diagnosed with COVID-19

  There are cases of COVID-19 in nearly every provincial detention facility, but the outbreak in Saskatoon is by far the worst.

  Health

  Nov 27, 2020
• 72 new coronavirus cases reported at Saskatoon Correctional Centre

  There are 85 active coronavirus cases among offenders and staff at Saskatoon Correctional Centre.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2020
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• 16 COVID-19 cases reported among staff, inmates at Saskatchewan correctional centres

  The majority of coronavirus cases are at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre, the Ministry of Corrections and Policing reported.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2020
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• Investigation launched into death at Saskatoon Correctional Centre

  A 28-year-old man on remand at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre has died.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2020