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== History == |
== History == |
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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<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.onpa.ca/portfolio/portfolio-project/74 |title=Architectural Projects by Alberta Architects | ONPA Architects |access-date=2013-01-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130324091141/http://www.onpa.ca/portfolio/portfolio-project/74 |archive-date=2013-03-24 |url-status=dead }}</ref> until 1995. At that time, [[Correctional Service of Canada]] took possession of the property under a long-term lease from the province. |
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<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.onpa.ca/portfolio/portfolio-project/74 |title=Architectural Projects by Alberta Architects | ONPA Architects |access-date=2013-01-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130324091141/http://www.onpa.ca/portfolio/portfolio-project/74 |archive-date=2013-03-24 |url-status=dead }}</ref> until 1995. At that time, [[Correctional Service of Canada]] took possession of the property under a long-term lease from the province.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.canada.ca/en/correctional-service/corporate/facilities-security/institutional-profiles/prairie/grande-cache-institution.html |title=Grande Cache Institution |website=canada.ca |accessdate=2024-05-16}}</ref> |
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While operated by the province of [[Alberta]], the facility housed a [[Special Housing Unit]]. |
While operated by the province of [[Alberta]], the facility housed a [[Special Housing Unit]]. |
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Revision as of 02:46, 17 May 2024
  Location in Alberta | |
| Location | Grande Cache, Alberta |
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| 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
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]
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.
References
- ^ "Architectural Projects by Alberta Architects | ONPA Architects". Archived from the original on 2013-03-24. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
- ^ "Grande Cache Institution". canada.ca. Retrieved 2024-05-16.
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