Death of an inmate from Stony Mountain Institution Français
At the time of death, the inmate was 80 years old and had been serving a sentence of four years since May 5, 2025.
The inmate's next of kin have been notified.
As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances. CSC policy requires that the police and the coroner be notified.
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Commissioner's Directive: Death of an Inmate
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SOURCE Correctional Services of Canada Prairie Region
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