Drumheller inmate treated at hospital after prison fight

An inmate from Drumheller Institution was taken to hospital following a fight at the facility Sunday, officials say.

Correctional Service Canada said Monday there was an inmate fight in the medium security unit of the Drumheller Institution, which resulted in one person being sent to outside hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

No staff members were injured during the incident.

Correctional Service Canada spokeswoman Kelly Dae Dash said police were contacted and the cause of the fight is under investigation.

“CSC does not tolerate violence in its institutions. Disciplinary action is taken, and criminal charges can be laid against those involved in violent incidents,” Dash said in a statement. “In order to improve practices aimed at preventing this type of incident, CSC will review the circumstances of the incident and take the appropriate measures. CSC examines each incident of violence to prevent and reduce future occurrences.”