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By Susan McNeil
second man in hospital

Inmate dies following fight at Sask. Pen.

Apr 22, 2026 | 2:36 PM

One man is dead and several others were injured following a fight at the maximum security unit of the Saskatchewan Penitentiary yesteday.  

Corrections Canada said that Horace Bear, who was serving a sentence of just under three years, has died.  

His sentence started December 13, 2024.  

Two other inmates were evaluated by Corrections staff and taken to an outside hospital for treatment. One returned the same day while the other man remains hospitalized.  

No staff were injured.  

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The maximum security unit was locked down and operations modified for the safety of workers and inmates and to allow the RCMP and Corrections time to investigate.  

The institution continues to work on a modified routine.  

As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, CSC will review the circumstances. CSC policy requires that the police and the coroner be notified. 

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com

by Susan McNeil

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