SEWAP INQUEST

An inquest into the death of Aileen Sewap will be held June 3rd and 4th, 2003 at 9:30 a.m. at the Village Hall in Pelican Narrows.

Ms. Sewap, aged 43, died May 10th, 2002, while being held in police cells at the Pelican Narrows RCMP detachment.

Section 20 of The Coroners Act, 1999, requires an inquest to be held when an inmate dies in a jail, penitentiary, lock-up or correctional facility.

In addition to establishing when and where the death occurred and the medical cause of the death, the Coroner's jury may make recommendations to prevent similar deaths in the future. Inquests are open to the public.

Chief Coroner, Dr. John Nyssen will preside at the inquest.

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For More Information, Contact:

Dr. John Nyssen Justice Regina Phone: (306)787-5541