On December 22, 2021, following reports to Didsbury RCMP that a sexual assault occurred in 2015, when the victim was attending Didsbury Elementary School, Harley Arthur Dickinson (72) of Mountain County View, Alberta, who was working as a teacher at the time of the alleged events, was charged with the following after investigation:

• sexual assault
• Sexual contacts
• Sexual exploitation

Following a court hearing, Dickinson was released with several conditions including:

• do not own weapons
• not be in a place that involves people under the age of 16

Dickinson is due to appear in Didsbury Provincial Court on April 11, 2022.

As these cases are now before the courts, no further details regarding these charges can be provided.

Didsbury RCMP are continuing their investigation and are asking the public to report any similar incidents. In case a pseudonym is used, Didsbury RCMP distribute a photograph of Dickinson.

Harley Dickinson is described as:

• Clear complexion
• 159 pounds
• 5′ 8″ tall
• Gray hair with a bit of baldness

Didsbury RCMP are asking the public if they have any information related to this investigation to contact them at 403-335-3382 or your local police department.

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