Pine Grove

Death of Inmate Under Investigation

Apr 18, 2022 | 9:31am

The police and provincial coroner’s service are looking into the death of an inmate at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre, just north of Prince Albert. According to a release from the government, the 25 year old female inmate was found un-responsive in her cell, on Friday. She was taken to a nearby hospital where she […]

Pine Grove inmate dies at Royal University Hospital

Jul 2, 2020 | 1:00pm

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced a female inmate from the Pine Grove Correctional Centre passed away at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon on Wednesday night. Officials say she was pronounced deceased at approximately 8:00 p.m. The Prince Albert Police Service is investigating the situation and the Ministry of Corrections and Policing will be conducting an […]

Province plugging $6 million into correctional centre upgrades

May 29, 2020 | 9:40am

The Saskatchewan government has announced around $6.3 million will be going to upgrades at correctional facilities around the province. The Ministry of Corrections and Policing and the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General say the are projects are part of the $7.5 billion two-year capital plan announced by the government this spring. Funding will be […]