Death of an Inmate at Regional Psychiatric Centre


SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwired - Feb. 11, 2016) - On February 10, 2016, Bruce John James, an inmate at the Regional Psychiatric Centre died at the institutional hospital in Saskatoon.

At the time of his death, Mr. James, 62 years old, had been serving an indeterminate sentence since January 27, 1987 for First Degree Murder.

The inmate's next of kin have been notified of his death.

As in all cases involving the death of an inmate, the police and the coroner have been notified, and the Correctional Service of Canada will review the circumstances of the incident.

Contact Information:

Tim Krause
Assistant Warden Management Services
Regional Psychiatric Centre (Prairies)
(306) 975-5400 ext. 4155