Released on November 20, 1997
Chief Coroner Dr. John Nyssen today announced that an inquest into the
death of Emery Ernest Bonaise will be held on December 4, 1997 in
Prince Albert.
Bonaise, 36, died August 10, 1997 while an inmate at the Prince Albert
Provincial Correctional Centre.
Section nine of the Coroners Act requires an inquest to be held when
an inmate dies in a jail, penitentiary, lockup or correctional
facility.
The inquest will be held at 1:30 p.m., December 4, 1997 in Courtroom
3, McIntosh Mall, 800 Central Avenue, Prince Albert. The presiding
coroner will be Mr. R.E.G. Smith.
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For more information, contact:
Dr. John Nyssen
Coroner's Branch
Saskatchewan Justice
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-5541