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Prairie Region

SASKATCHEWAN PENITENTIARY

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

Contact Information

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About the Institution

Saskatchewan Penitentiary is a medium-security facility located one km west of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. It opened in 1911 and can accommodate up to 633 inmates.

Inmates are housed in five operational units: four medium-security and one maximum-security. One unit is also designed for inmates with mental health problems who require constant surveillance.

A number of programs are available including cabinet making, a textile shop and a computer science program. The Penitentiary also plays an active role in reintegrating Aboriginal offenders through various programs.

Characteristics

• Institution for male offenders
• Security level: medium
• Date opened: 1911
• Number of inmates: 623
• Average length of sentences:
  • Less than 40 months: 37 per cent of inmates
  • 40 months and over: 41 per cent of inmates
  • Life sentence: 22 per cent of inmates
• Number of employees: 561

April 2010

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