Drumheller Institution

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Drumheller Institution
Drumheller Institution
Location Drumheller, Alberta
Security classMedium security
Capacity598
Opened1967
Managed by Correctional Service of Canada
Notable prisoners
Gangs: -Asap, RA or red alert, FK or fob killer, Fobs, hells Angels

The Drumheller Institution is a medium-security prison operated in Drumheller, Alberta by the Correctional Service of Canada. It was opened in 1967, and also includes a 72-bed minimum-security facility. As of 6 April 2004, the medium security section had a rated capacity of 598.

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Coordinates: 51°25′34″N112°41′37″W / 51.42604°N 112.69373°W / 51.42604; -112.69373 (Drumheller Institution)