Pine Grove Correctional Centre is located on the northeastern outskirts of Prince Albert. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

By Nigel Maxwell

Corrections

Woman on remand at Pine Grove, dies in hospital

Feb 2, 2024 | 1:16 PM

A 24-year-old woman, who was on remand at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre, has passed away.

Late Thursday afternoon, she was found unresponsive in a living unit at the institution.

Corrections staff initiated life-saving measures and called EMS, who then transported her to the Victoria Hospital. She was declared deceased about an hour later.

The Prince Albert Police Service and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service have been notified and are investigating.

The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety will also be conducting an internal investigation.

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According to a government media release, foul play is not suspected at this time. Next of kin have been notified.

The woman’s name has not been released.

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