SASKATOON, SK, Apr 28, 2026 (CNW Group via COMTEX) --
On April 28, 2026, Wilfred Maheux, an inmate from the Regional Psychiatric Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
At the time of death, the inmate was 78 years old and had been serving a life sentence since September 25, 1996.
The inmate's next of kin have been notified.
As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will review the circumstances. CSC policy requires that the police and the coroner be notified.
Associated links
CSC WebsiteCommissioner's Directive: Death of an InmateDeaths in custody Regional Psychiatric Centre - Canada.ca
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SOURCE Correctional Services of Canada Prairie Region
SOURCE: Correctional Services of Canada Prairie Region
Roxane Braun, Media Relations and Outreach Advisor, Regional Headquarters - Prairies,
(306) 514-2203
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