Harley Arthur Dickinson, 72, of Mountain View County, Alta. (Didsbury RCMP)

By rdnewsNOW Staff

Alleged 2015 Incident

Didsbury RCMP lay charges in sexual assault investigation involving a child

Mar 16, 2022 | 12:11 PM

A former Alberta teacher is facing sex-related charges in relation to an incident that allegedly occurred in Didsbury seven years ago.

On Dec. 22, 2021, Didsbury RCMP received a report of a sexual assault that had occurred in 2015 when the victim was attending elementary school in Didsbury. Mounties say the accused was working as a teacher at the time of the alleged offences.

As a result of the investigation, Harley Arthur Dickinson, 72, of Mountain View County, Alta., has been charged with sexual assault, sexual interference, and sexual exploitation.

Following a judicial hearing, police say Dickinson was released with several conditions including not to possess weapons, and not to be in any place that involves people under the age of 16.

Dickinson is scheduled to appear in Didsbury provincial court on Apr. 11, 2022.

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As these matters are now before the courts, Mounties say no further details surrounding these charges can be provided.

Didsbury RCMP, however, are continuing their investigation and are asking the public to come forward with any similar type incidents. In the event an alias was used, Didsbury RCMP are distributing a photograph of Dickinson.

Harley Dickinson is described as 5’8” tall, 159 pounds, a light complexion with grey hair and some balding.

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

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.