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Red Deer teacher charged with child sex-related offences

Jan 8, 2019 | 5:57 PM

A Red Deer teacher recently dismissed from his job is facing charges for child sex-related offences.

Norman Joseph Howes is charged with five counts including sexual counsel of a child, sexual exploitation, luring a child under 18 years of age, making/printing/distributing child pornography, and sexual contact with a child.

Howes appeared in court December 31 and was released on $3,000 bail. His next appearance in Red Deer provincial court is scheduled for January 17.

The 60-year-old was a teacher at Westpark Middle School. He is no longer employed there.