Saskatoon Correctional Centre

• Inquest into death of man at Saskatoon correctional centre to take place in September

  Jayde Charles was found unresponsive in the Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre on Dec. 5, 2019.

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• Correctional centres in Saskatchewan report jump in COVID-19 infections

  COVID-19 outbreaks have been declared in the past few weeks at the province's correctional centres, including facilities in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert.

  Health

  Jan 26
  
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• Joseph Yaremko trial delayed by requests for clothes, shave

  Day four of Joseph Yaremko's trial saw multiple delays after the accused made requests for new clothes and the chance to shave before proceedings started on Sept. 30.

  Crime

  Sep 30, 2021
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• Construction manager selected for new Saskatoon Remand Centre

  When built, the new remand centre will add space for approximately 400 remanded inmates at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2021
• 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, 2021
• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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