Edmonton Institution
The Edmonton Institution is a maximum security federal institution located in the northeastern part of Edmonton, Alberta. It has rule books which prevent inmates from calls to the media without prior authorization. It is operated by Correctional Service of Canada. It is part of the Prairie Regions institutions, the Regional Headquarters is located in Saskatoon, SaskatchewanRiots
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
- Omar Khadr
- Harvey Andres
- Allan Legere