Edmonton Institution


The Edmonton Institution is a maximum security federal institution located in the northeastern part of Edmonton, Alberta. It is operated by Correctional Service of Canada. It is part of the Prairie Regions institutions, the Regional Headquarters is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Riots

There have been 6 riots since the prison opened.
  • January 24, 1986
  • August 31, 1998
  • November 13, 2001
  • August 27, 2003
  • February 10, 2004
  • July 1, 2008

Escapes

There have been two successful escapes from the prison since it opened, both by the same inmate Harvey Andres.
  • March 12, 1981
  • March 13, 1982

Notable inmates