Agassiz prison undergoes lockdown

AGASSIZ — Mountain Institution in Agassiz has undergone a lockdown since Friday, Correctional Service Canada announced Monday.According to a statement, the lockdown was implemented to enable staff members to conduct what correctional authorities call an exceptional search, which was ordered to ensure the safety and security of the institution, its staff, and inmates.
Visits have been suspended until the search is completed. Normal operations will resume as soon as it is considered safe to