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Nov, 2024

Elizabeth Fry Society welcomes ombudsman’s investigation into conditions at Sask. women’s jail

There are 263 inmates at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre, which was designed for 166 inmates

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15

Nov, 2024

SK government provides funding for female offenders reintegration

The Elizabeth Fry Society and the provincial government team up to help female offenders reintegrate.

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22

Apr, 2024

Advocacy group says deaths at Pine Grove connected to drugs, calls for review of practices

A Saskatchewan organization that advocates for women and gender-diverse people in the justice system is confirming the deaths of two women, who were on remand at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre, were drug-related.

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22

Apr, 2024

‘We’re heading to a crisis’: Sask. non-profit calls for housing to support incarcerated women

The province says Pine Grove Correctional Centre is over capacity by nearly 100 inmates

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22

Apr, 2024

Saskatchewan society says stricter bail reform will perpetuate generational trauma

A release from the Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan claimed the recent count at Pine Grove Correctional Centre for Women was 254 when institutional capacity is 166.

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22

Apr, 2024

More supports needed to prevent women from being remanded: Elizabeth Fry society

The executive director of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan said as of Monday 190 women were in custody at Pine Grove; only 67 were sentenced.

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22

Apr, 2024

After 18 months without in-person visits, Elizabeth Fry Society returns to Pine Grove

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan plans a pilot project to provide a kit of essentials for women being released into the community.

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22

Apr, 2024

Elizabeth Fry Society in Saskatoon starting programs, donation drive at new location

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan hopes to get back to being busy with the supports they offer in their new location in downtown Saskatoon. Global Saskatoon still

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22

Apr, 2024

Pine Grove, other Sask. jails consistently overcapacity, provincial data shows

Only the Regina Correctional Centre didn’t report being overcapacity on any of the days tracked.

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22

Apr, 2024

Programs for people leaving jail hope for funding boost amid significant demand

“Programs that can offer intensive support to people in this situation are crucial to reducing and ending cycles of incarceration.”

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22

Apr, 2024

First Nations and prisoner rights advocates call on province to cancel $120M jail expansion

Three-quarters of inmates in Saskatchewan are Indigenous, because of racism and discrimination, says CAP

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27

Oct, 2021

‘Everybody sees the truth’: Reform sought amid rising homelessness

Prairie Harm Reduction, Quint Developments, and others call on the province to make changes to the SIS program. October 2021

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26

Oct, 2021

Six organizations call on province to cancel $120M remand expansion at Saskatoon jail

The Saskatchewan government should cancel the planned remand expansion at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre. October 2021

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29

Mar, 2021

‘My saving grace’: Calls for more transitional homes for Saskatchewan inmates

Kayleigh LaFontaine talks about the Women’s Reintegration Unit and it’s importance. March 2021

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10

Feb, 2021

Aid organizations flag housing gap for people leaving Saskatchewan jails

Discussion about the lack of housing and the gap for those leaving incarceration. February 2021

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23

Jun, 2020

Petition calls for rethink of expansion at Saskatoon Correction Centre

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan is asking the provincial government to reconsider its plans to expand the remand centre at Saskatoon’s jail. June 2020

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18

Aug, 2018

CIF feature story: The bridging program

EFS SK’s Bridging Program was the featured story for Community Initiatives Fund for February 2018.

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10

Aug, 2018

Opinion: More compassion needed in dealing with incarcerated individuals in Sask.

Sue Delanoy, Executive Director of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan – August 10, 2018

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16

Jan, 2018

Letter to the editor: More work needed regarding women in prison segregation

Sue Delanoy, Executive Director of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan – January 16, 2018

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13

Sep, 2017

‘You can feel it in your heart’: Powwow dancing provides healing for former inmate returning to school

Megan Mandes attends Yellowhead Tribal College in Edmonton after 18-month jail sentence Omayra Issa – September 13, 2017

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10

Aug, 2017

Letter to the editor: Today we remember prisoners who died in custody

August 10, 2017 – Letter to the Editor

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19

Jun, 2017

Human Rights Watch: Police Abuse of Indigenous Women In SK

Submission to the Government of Canada on Police Abuse of Indigenous Women in Saskatchewan and Failures to Protect Indigenous Women from Violence June 19, 2017

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25

Mar, 2017

‘We need to be better’: Half of the people in Sask. jails are on remand

Kendal Latimer – March 25, 2017

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11

May, 2016

Viewpoint: Phone access vital for incarcerated moms

Sue Delanoy and Sarah Buhler May 11, 2016

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11

May, 2016

A story of redemption: Elizabeth Fry honoree dedicated life to helping others

Charles Hamilton May 11, 2016

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11

May, 2016

Q&A with elizabeth fry society of saskatchewan’s executive director sue delanoy

United Way of Saskatoon

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5

Apr, 2016

Elizabeth fry society to get second try for standing at kinew james inquest

James died in 2013 while in custody

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4

Feb, 2013

ELIZABETH FRY SOCIETY ARGUES TO JOIN KINEW JAMES INQUEST

James died at Regional Psychiatric Centre in 2013 February 4, 2016

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