A civilian teacher at the Drumheller Institution received non-life threatening injuries after being stabbed three times, and an inmate is facing attempted murder charges
www.drumhellermail.com reported Thursday that at 9:30 a.m. RCMP were called to the Drumheller Institution following a report of a stabbing, December 19. Investigation determined an inmate who was taking classes approached the teacher several times asking questions associated to his course work. He approached her one final time and produced a prison-crafted weapon. He stabbed the teacher in the head and neck.
The attack ended when other inmates in the class stood up. The assailant left the class and was apprehended by correction officers.
The teacher was transported to the Drumheller Health Centre to be treated for stab wounds to the head and neck. She was treated and released.
The Drumheller Institution was placed in lockdown and the alleged attacker was taken into secure custody, and subsequently moved to another institution out of the province.
Cory Derdak has been charged with attempted murder. A court date has not yet been set.
