High‑Risk Sex Offender Released to Community in Red Deer, Alberta

Community Safety Alert

Alberta RCMP have issued a public warning about the release of a high‑risk sex offender, Terry Haskell, age 73. Haskell was released on June 19, 2026, after serving a custodial sentence for a conviction of sexual interference, and he is expected to live in the Red Deer, Alberta area.

Police state they have reasonable grounds to believe that Haskell may commit further sexual violence against a child while living in the community. This notice is being shared to help residents take informed safety precautions, particularly parents, caregivers, and those working with children, and aligns with broader CrimeCanada.ca safety alerts and monitoring across Alberta.

Official RCMP Details

According to the Alberta RCMP, the following information has been authorized for public release in the interest of community safety:

Offender Identity and Background

• Name: Terry Haskell
• Age: 73
• Recent conviction: Sexual interference
• Release date from custody: June 19, 2026
• Intended residence: Red Deer, Alberta
• Risk level: Assessed as well above average risk for sexual reoffending
• Registration: Subject to lifetime registration on the National Sex Offender Registry

Physical Description

Haskell is described as:

• Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
• Weight: 70 kg (155 lbs)
• Hair: Bald
• Eyes: Blue

Photo

The RCMP have released an image of Haskell to assist public awareness:

A copy of this photo and additional official information is also available on the Alberta government’s High‑Risk Offender information portal.

Conditions and Restrictions

Upon release, Haskell is subject to strict conditions specifically aimed at reducing contact with children under 16 years of age. These include prohibitions against:

• Having contact with children under 16 years of age
• Being present at public parks or swimming areas where children may be present
• Attending or loitering near daycare centres
• Attending or loitering near school grounds or playgrounds
• Being present at community centres where children under 16 are likely to be found

The RCMP emphasize that the purpose of this notification is to help residents take appropriate safety measures and to prevent harm, not to encourage harassment, threats, or vigilante behaviour toward any individual.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From a CrimeCanada.ca perspective, alerts involving high‑risk sexual offenders are critical for community awareness, especially in family‑oriented areas across Alberta. While each city’s crime profile differs — for example, communities such as those covered in the High River area crime and safety data — the underlying priority remains the same: ensuring residents have timely, reliable information to safeguard children and vulnerable people.

Parents and caregivers in Red Deer and surrounding communities are encouraged to review supervision practices, talk to children about body safety in an age‑appropriate manner, and remain attentive to unfamiliar adults around places where children gather. If you observe behaviours that suggest a breach of court‑ordered conditions or believe a crime has occurred or may be about to occur, report it to local police immediately. In any urgent or life‑threatening situation, call 911 without delay. Responsible reporting and calm vigilance from the public are key components of building safer neighbourhoods across Alberta.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the alberta community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.