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Category Archives: Alberta

Government of Canada to announce support for Alberta’s Black entrepreneurship ecosystem

February 15, 2022 – Edmonton, Alberta – The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will announce federal investments for two initiatives designed to support the growth of Black-owned businesses in Alberta and across western Canada. Speakers will…

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Information about COVID-19 at Edmonton Institution

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) advises that 21 inmates at Edmonton Institution, in Alberta, have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the…

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Death of an inmate from Drumheller Institution

On January 26, 2022, an inmate from Drumheller Institution died while in our custody following a serious assault in the medium security unit. The assailant has been identified and the appropriate actions have been taken. No staff members or other inmates were injured during this incident. At the time of his death, Mr. Jeffrey Ryan,…

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Jasper Indigenous Forum and Parks Canada agree on “Miette” as temporary name for Jasper National Park campground

January 27, 2022                             Jasper, Alberta                             Parks Canada Agency Parks Canada is committed to a system of national heritage places that recognizes and honours the historical and contemporary contributions of Indigenous peoples, their histories and cultures, as well as the special relationships Indigenous peoples…

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Information about COVID-19 at Grande Cache Institution

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that 7 inmates at Grande Cache in Alberta have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution. COVID-19…

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Information about COVID-19 at Edmonton Institution for Women

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) advises that 13 inmates at Edmonton Institution for Women have tested positive for COVID-19. The health and safety of our employees, inmates, and the public continue to be our top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation, and measures are in place to minimize spread of the virus within the institution. COVID-19…

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