On April 21, 2026, an altercation involving several inmates from the maximum-security unit occurred at Saskatchewan Penitentiary. As a result of injuries sustained, an inmate has died, and two others required outside medical intervention.
Horace Bear, a Saskatchewan Penitentiary inmate involved in the incident, died while in Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) custody. At the time of his death, the inmate was serving a sentence of 2 years, 9 months and 24 days, which commenced on December 13, 2024. The inmate's next of kin have been notified.
The two injured inmates were evaluated by CSC staff and transported to an outside hospital for treatment. One inmate was treated for his injuries and returned to the institution later that evening, while another inmate remains hospitalized. No staff members were injured during the incident.
The maximum-security unit at Saskatchewan Penitentiary locked down and operations were modified to ensure the safety of the institution, its staff and inmates, and to allow for CSC and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to conduct investigations. At this time, the institution continues to operate 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.
