The Peace River Correctional Centre was evacuated due to a forest fire recently, and Lindsay dives into the history of the facility, and some of the inmates and stories surrounding the centre. Hear about how the Town of Peace River originally was granted the contract for the Correctional Centre, and some of the trials and tribulations its faced since its opening. Like any correctional centre, it's had it's share of newsworthy narratives.
Sources:
https://www.prrecordgazette.com/news/local-news/1968-mission-grounds-facility-has-own-mission-part-1
https://globalnews.ca/tag/peace-river-correctional-centre/
https://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/news/local-news/peace-river-letter-correctional-centre
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/trio-of-remand-attackers-charged-with-aggravated-assault
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_River
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_River,_Alberta
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