July 30, 2020

Death at Pine Grove Correctional Centre

A female inmate was declared deceased last evening at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre at approximately 7 pm.

The inmate was found unresponsive in her cell.  The Prince Albert Police Service is investigating and the Ministry of Corrections and Policing will be conducting an internal investigation.

This death is not related to COVID-19.

The death has also been referred to the Saskatchewan Coroners Service.  Next of kin have been notified.