Grande Cache Institution
  Location in Alberta | |
| Location | Grande Cache, Alberta |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 53°51′49″N 119°08′35″W / 53.86361°N 119.14306°W |
| Security class | Medium security |
| Capacity | 448 |
| Population | 370 |
| Managed by | Correctional Service Canada |
Grande Cache Institution is a medium security prison located in Grande Cache, Alberta.
History
[edit]The facility was opened in 1985 and operated by the province of Alberta (Correctional Services of the Ministry of Solicitor General and Public Security) as the Grande Cache Correctional Centre[1] until 1995. At that time, Correctional Service of Canada took possession of the property under a long-term lease from the province.[2] The lease was renewed in 2018.[3]
While operated by the province of Alberta, the facility housed a Special Housing Unit.
As a federal institution, it was previously operated as a minimum security prison. However, it was converted to medium security in 2009/2010.
In September of 2022,[4] and again in January of 2024,[5] substantial amounts of contraband were seized in the facility.
Nicolas Hovanesian and Mohammed Karim filed complaints of discrimination in 2015 against the institution.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Architectural Projects by Alberta Architects | ONPA Architects". Archived from the original on 2013-03-24. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ^ "Grande Cache Institution". canada.ca. 11 February 2013. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ Kent, Gordon (2018-05-03). "Grande Cache economy continues upswing with renewed prison lease". Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ Stelmakowich, Angela (2022-09-26). "Alberta prison reports seizure of almost half a million dollars worth of contraband". Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ "Contraband, Unauthorized Items Seized at Grande Cache". 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
- ^ Brosnahan, Maureen (2015-11-03). "2 Muslim inmates file rights complaints against Alberta prison". CBC News. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
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