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How to send mail to an inmate at Fort Smith Correctional Complex

To write to someone at Fort Smith Correctional Complex, address the envelope to the inmate's full name, c/o Fort Smith Correctional Complex, PO Box 5, 111 McDougal Rd, Fort Smith NT X0E 0P0. Fort Smith Correctional Complex is a territorial correctional complex for women in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, operated by the Northwest Territories' Corrections Service. Mail is inspected before delivery, and inmates can be transferred without notice — double-check the person is still there before you send.

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Mailing address

Verified July 2026

Inmate mail — Fort Smith Correctional Complex

[Inmate's full name]
c/o Fort Smith Correctional Complex
PO Box 5, 111 McDougal Rd
Fort Smith NT  X0E 0P0
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Sources

Addresses verified July 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.

Key facts

  • Write the inmate's full name on the first line and "c/o Fort Smith Correctional Complex" below it — mail without a usable inmate name is returned or destroyed.
  • All incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband; personal (non-privileged) mail can be read.
  • Do not enclose cash, gift cards, postage stamps, jewellery, or anything besides paper — prohibited enclosures are seized.
  • Inmates are transferred between facilities without notice. Confirm the person is still at Fort Smith Correctional Complex before mailing, and double-check the address against the Northwest Territories' Corrections Service's official listing.
  • Include your full return address so the person can write back — some facilities refuse mail without one.
  • PostPal prints and deposits your letter with Canada Post the next business day, so you can write from anywhere without a printer or stamps.

How to send your letter

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    Confirm the person is still at Fort Smith Correctional Complex

    Inmates move between facilities without notice — after sentencing, for security reclassification, or for programs. Confirm during a call or visit that they are still at Fort Smith Correctional Complex before you send anything, and double-check the mailing address against the official Northwest Territories listing (linked in the sources below).

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    Address it to the inmate, care of the facility

    First line: the inmate's full name (the name they are held under, not a nickname). Second line: c/o Fort Smith Correctional Complex. Then the mailing address: PO Box 5, 111 McDougal Rd, Fort Smith NT X0E 0P0.

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    Keep the contents to paper only

    A letter on plain paper is always safest. No cash, stamps, gift cards, stickers, glitter, perfume, or laminated items — facilities seize prohibited enclosures and may reject the whole letter. If you want to send photos or documents, call the facility first to confirm what it accepts.

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    Send it without a trip to the post office

    Write or upload your letter to PostPal with the address above prefilled, and we print, envelope, and deposit it with Canada Post the next business day for $6 — with your return address printed so she can write back.

Common questions

How do I address a letter to an inmate at Fort Smith Correctional Complex?

Put the inmate's full name on the first line, "c/o Fort Smith Correctional Complex" on the second line, then the facility's mailing address: PO Box 5, 111 McDougal Rd, Fort Smith NT X0E 0P0. Include your own return address so she can write back.

Is mail to Fort Smith Correctional Complex opened and read?

Expect it to be. Correctional facilities inspect incoming mail for contraband, and non-privileged personal mail can be read under the Northwest Territories' Corrections Service's rules. Never include cash, gift cards, stamps, or anything besides paper — unauthorized enclosures are confiscated and can get the letter rejected.

What happens if the person has been transferred or released?

The letter will not be forwarded to you or reliably to her. Inmates are moved between facilities without notice, so confirm the person is still at Fort Smith Correctional Complex — ideally during a phone call or visit — before mailing anything important.

Can the inmate write back to me?

Yes. Include a complete return address on your letter. Inmates in Northwest Territories's custody can send outgoing personal mail, though they may need to cover their own postage.

Can I send photos or printed documents?

Plain paper letters and standard photo prints are generally accepted; polaroids, hard objects, and anything glued, taped, or perfumed usually are not. Rules vary by facility and change — call Fort Smith Correctional Complex to confirm before sending anything other than a plain letter.

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