According to the province, the facility includes 50 beds and is a full replacement of the old camp. The building, approximately 13,000 square feet in size, has…
Inmates in reduced custody began the move on Monday from the old urban camp facility to the new, $8.59-million camp.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
“This modern facility will further enable the urban camp program to deliver valuable programming and services to reduced custody offenders transitioning back into the community,”The program, which houses around 50 low-security inmates, is the only urban working camp in Saskatchewan, the government noted. It began 40 years ago, allowing inmates who meet the criteria to participate in supervised work assignments in the community.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Letter: Funding to address addictions key to less crime in Saskatoonhe biggest barrier to providing services to tackle homelessness, poverty, and addiction in Saskatoon is funding, writes Joseph Topping. yxe
Read more »
Police collected 268 firearms during Sask. amnesty, largest share in SaskatoonThis year\u0027s firearms amnesty period ran from March 20 to April 9.
Read more »
This week in sports: Saskatoon Blades live to fight another seriesIn case you missed anything, we have rounded up the best of Saskatoon StarPhoenix sports coverage for the week beginning April 10 yxe BladesHockey
Read more »
Woman facing aggravated assault charge after Saskatoon stabbingA 33-year-old man with a stab wound was taken to hospital where he is in stable condition. yxe crime
Read more »
Saskatoon Police and Crisis Team handled 38 per cent more calls in 2022: reportPACT pairs one police officer and one mental health social worker to respond to mental health or addictions-related calls. yxe skpoli
Read more »
Joanne Paulson: Small jump in Saskatoon luxury home sales says something about the marketThe present makeup of the high\u002Dend housing market in this part of the world may surprise you.
Read more »