The Rocky Mountain House RCMP have charged a male with sexual assault.

On Oct. 10, 2022, Rocky Mountain House RCMP received a report of a recent sexual assault of a youth.

As a result of an investigation on Oct. 13, 2022, police arrested 42-year-old Tyler Kanten. Kanten has been charged with sexual assault and sexual interference.

According to RCMP, Kanten has been taken before a Justice of the Peace, where he was released on conditions with his next court date set for Nov. 3, 2022 at Rocky Mountain House Provincial Court.

Kanten is a school teacher in Caroline, Alberta. RCMP note, these offences did not occur at or involve a student at the school.

On October 14, 2022, Wild Rose School Division administration says it was informed that Tyler Kanten, a teacher employed at Caroline School, was arrested and charged with sexual offences.

Given these allegations, WRSD has launched an internal review of these circumstances and says it will take all necessary steps to ensure the safety of its students. Specifically, the division says it has made arrangements such that Mr. Kanten is not in contact with students, pending the outcome of this legal proceeding and the division’s own internal review.

WRSD officials say they are fully cooperating with the RCMP with respect to their processes and their investigation.

Division officials say they want to assure the students, staff and parents of Wild Rose School Division that throughout this process and at all times, student safety and the provision of powerful learning environments will continue to be their number one priority in all of their schools.