The inmate who escaped Bowden Institution on Sunday was recaptured later the same day.
Kenton Matthew Boyle, 29, who had been unlawfully at large since 11:45 a.m. was apprehended by the Innisfail RCMP.
The Correctional Service of Canada is conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Boyle is currently serving a sentence in the minimum security facility of four years, six months for armed robbery, disguise with intent, possession of property obtained by crime and operate motor vehicle - flight.