Pine Grove Correctional Centre. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

Corrections

Pine Grove inmate found unresponsive in cell, dies in hospital

Apr 18, 2022 | 10:29 AM

The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety is investigating the circumstances surrounding a woman’s death on Saturday.

On Friday, a 25-year-old female inmate was found unresponsive in her cell at Pine Grove Correctional Centre.

Corrections staff initiated life-saving measures and called EMS before the inmate was taken to Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert.

The inmate was declared deceased at the hospital at approximately 10:45 a.m. on Saturday.

In addition to its own investigation, the Ministry confirmed they will be working with the Prince Albert Police Service and the Coroners Service as they complete their own investigations.

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A statement from the Ministry also stated foul play is not suspected at this time, and that the cause of the death is not related to COVID-19.

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