The following statement is provided by Greg Luterbach, Superintendent of Schools:

Rocky View Schools (RVS) was made aware a staff member was arrested by RCMP on July 9, 2025. RCMP advised us that Rodney Reisner has been charged with sexual assault and sexual exploitation. This individual has been employed with RVS as a teacher since 2009. Reisner taught at W.G. Murdoch High School in Crossfield from 2014 until late 2023. The staff member has been unassigned and has not been teaching in any RVS school since late 2023.

Their previous teaching history within RVS includes:

• George McDougall High School (2012–2014)
• The Edge School (2011–2012)
• G. Murdoch High School (2010–2011)
• Bert Church High School (2009–2010)

The safety and well-being of our students remain at the heart of everything we do. We take these charges very seriously and will support W.G. Murdoch High School through this difficult time. School-based and divisional supports will be available at W.G. Murdoch High School when it reopens in September. We will revisit these plans based on the needs of the school community. The RCMP have our full cooperation throughout their investigation.

We also recognize the emotional impact this situation may have on our dedicated employees, who work tirelessly to enrich the lives of our students. We encourage staff to make use of the RVS Employee Assistance Program if additional support is needed.

We have shared this information with the W.G. Murdoch school community and with all RVS employees. We cannot provide further information as the matter is subject to an ongoing criminal investigation.   

Please see the RCMP media release for further details. 

July 9, 2025

Airdrie Rural RCMP charge Crossfield teacher with multiple sexual offences

Crossfield, Alta. – On July 9, 2025, after an extensive investigation, Airdrie RCMP arrested a male for multiple sexual offences. During the course of the investigation, numerous interviews were completed and a total of eight victims were identified.

Rodney Reisner (47), a resident of Airdrie, has been charged with 16 criminal code offences, including:

• Sexual assault (x8)
• Sexual exploitation (x8)

Reisner is currently in custody pending a Judicial Interim Release Hearing to determine his release.

The alleged incidents occurred when Reisner was a teacher at W.G. Murdoch School in Crossfield, Alta. Rocky View Schools have stated that Reisner has been unassigned and not teaching in an RVS school since late 2023. 

Airdrie RCMP is continuing their investigation and believe there may be more victims. RCMP are asking the public to come forward with any similar type incidents. Please contact Airdrie RCMP at 403-945-7200, or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the "P3 Tips" app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.