Calgary Remand Centre on lockdown after disturbance

The Calgary Remand Centre was on lockdown Friday afternoon after a disturbance among inmates.

Thefacility accommodates male and female inmates whoareawaiting trial or transfer, as well asparolees whose parole hasbeen suspended or revoked.

The situationaffected some court cases, as transfers to and from the jail were suspended.

Inmates in the cells at the Calgary Courts Centre were kept there while the incident was dealt with.