Lynette Kakakaway died after being remanded at Pine Grove prison in 2022. (Andrychuk Funeral Home.com)

By Susan McNeil

Inquest re-scheduled

Inquest for woman who died in Pine Grove in 2022 resumes next month

Dec 19, 2025 | 3:00 PM

An inquest into the death of a woman in Pine Grove Correctional Centre several years ago will happen next month.

Lynette Kakaway was 33 years old when she was found responsive in her cell on June 24, 2022, and neither staff nor EMS were able to revive her.

Originally the inquest was supposed to happen at the Coronet Hotel in Prince Albert starting on September 15, 2025, but was adjourned after one day of testimony.

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Kakaway’s family members said they had not received notice of the inquest until just before it began and wanted time to find their own lawyer to represent their interests.

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Kakaway was on remand when she passed away. Initial testimony from the adjourned inquest showed she was suffering from opioid withdrawal, and her cellmate had said she was ‘dope sick’.

Inquests are completed when a person dies in police or government custody and are held to determine the cause and manner of death, along with recommendations on whether changes could prevent future deaths.

They do not determine criminal fault, and six jury members are chosen from the public to hear evidence and make recommendations.

The inquest will resume on January 19 at the Coronet Hotel.

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com