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Retired southern Alberta elementary teacher charged with sexual assault against child

A retired southern Alberta teacher has been charged with sexually assaulting an elementary school child.

Harley Dickinson, 72, faces 3 charges stemming from incidents in 2015

Harley Dickinson, 72, is a former teacher in Mountain View County. He has been charged with sexual offences involving an elementary school child in 2015. (RCMP)

A retired southern Alberta teacher has been charged with sexually assaulting an elementary school child.

Harley Arthur Dickinson, 72, faces three charges including sexual assault, sexual interference and sexual exploitation.

Didsbury RCMP allege the crimes took place in 2015 when Dickinson was teaching in Mountain View County and the alleged victim was a student.

The investigation began in December after the complainant reported the alleged assault to RCMP.

Dickinson has been released on bail on conditions, whichinclude that he not be in a place where there are children under the age of 16.

RCMP say the investigation is ongoing. Investigators are asking anyone who has information on "similar type incidents"to come forward.

The accused is described as five feet eight inches tallwith a medium build and grey hair.

Dickinson will be back in court next month.