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Alberta teacher charged with sexual assault involving a youth

Judges bench at the Edmonton Law Courts building, in Edmonton on June 28, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson. The Canadian Press

RCMP in Rocky Mountain House have laid sexual assault charges against a southern Alberta man.

On Oct. 10, RCMP received a report of a recent sexual assault of a youth.

Read more: Man charged in youth sexual assault investigation with ties to Alberta and Ontario

After an investigation, three days later, RCMP arrested and charged 42-year-old Tyler Kanten with sexual assault and sexual interference.

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RCMP said the accused is a school teacher in Caroline, Alta., but that “these offences did not occur at or involve a student at the school.”

Read more: What can parents look for as sexual trauma cases on steady rise in Alberta?

Kanten was released on conditions. His next court appearance is set for Nov. 2.

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