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Lockdown and search at institution concludes

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The lockdown put in place at Drumheller Institution on October 20, 2014 has ended and an exceptional search has been completed. The institution has resumed its normal operations.

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is strengthening measures to prevent the entry of contraband into its institutions in order to ensure a safe and secure environment for everyone. CSC also works in partnership with the police to take action against those who attempt to have contraband brought into correctional institutions.

Visits to the institution have resumed.


Standing guard on Saturday

 

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch #22 President Deb Bolduc will be standing in vigil at

Drumheller's Cenotaph Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m.

Drumheller’s Cenotaph beside the Badlands Community Facility will be the site of support for and in honour of the men and women of Canada’s armed forces.
    The vigil begins 10:00 am Saturday morning, October 25, and is taking part throughout Canada.
    The cross-Canada vigil is being organized through Facebook pages such as On Guard For Thee and Cenotaph Vigil.
    Service personnel are asked to attend with their beret and medals, and others are encouraged to wear red.
    Two soldiers died on Canadian soil this week:  Ottawa,Cpl. Nathan Cirillo,  who was shot Wednesday at the National War Memorial and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, who was killed Monday in a hit-and-run attack in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec.

Minister Sorenson addresses attack in Ottawa

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Hon. Kevin Sorenson, Member of Parliament for Crowfoot and Minister of State (Finance).

 

The Honourable Kevin Sorenson, Minister of State (Finance) and Member of Parliament for Crowfoot, this morning issued a statement following Wednesday’s  tragic death of  Corporal Cirillo and the violence at Ottawa’s Parliament buildings.
    “In the midst of dangerous and tragic events yesterday on Parliament Hill, I witnessed some of Canada’s finest men and women in uniform display bravery that did our Nation proud. Many others could have been harmed, but the courage of our first responders kept us safe.”
    “My prayers are with the family and friends of Corporal Nathan Cirillo of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada. Likewise, my sympathies remain with the family and friends of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, who was killed earlier this week by an ISIL-inspired terrorist. We will forever remember their sacrifice and willingness to protect us.”
    “This week’s events are a grim reminder that Canada is not immune to the types of attacks we have seen elsewhere around the globe.”
    “Together, we will remain vigilant against those at home or abroad who wish to harm us. We live in an increasingly dangerous and uncertain world, but Canada remains strong. Canadians will never be intimidated.”


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