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RCMP warns public of released convicted sex offender who plans to reside in Red Deer

Jun 19, 2026 | 9:42 AM

Alberta RCMP are warning the public of the release of a convicted sex offender who plans to reside in Red Deer.

Police say 73-year-old Terry Haskell was released on Friday after serving a custodial sentence for a conviction of sexual interference.

“The Alberta RCMP has reasonable grounds to believe he will commit another act of sexual violence against a child while in the community,” RCMP stated in a media release.

He is described as five feet six inches tall and 155 pounds with blue eyes and is bald.

He is under conditions that prohibit him from being in contact with or in places where children under the age of 16 are likely to be found, including public parks or swimming areas, daycare centres, schoolgrounds, playgrounds, and community centres.

He is subject to a lifetime registration with the National Sex Offender Registry, and police say he has been assessed to be well above average risk for sexual recidivism.

“The Alberta RCMP is issuing this information and warning after careful deliberation and consideration of all related issues, including privacy concerns, in the belief that it is clearly in the public interest to inform the members of the community of Haskell’s release,” they added. “The RCMP believes that there is a risk of significant harm to the health and safety of the public.”

The RCMP explained the purpose of this message is so the public takes suitable precautionary measures and does not act on any form of vigilantism.

“Anyone believing that a crime has been or is about to be committed is encouraged to call police. If the matter is felt to be of an urgent nature, please call 911 to report the location and circumstances.”