Airdrie man charged with 16 sexual offences from his time teaching in Crossfield

CTV News

09-07-2025

RCMP have charged an Airdrie man who was a former teacher at W.G. Murdoch High School in Crossfield, Alta., with a number of sexual offences. (File/Google Maps)
An Airdrie man faces 16 charges, including eight counts each of sexual assault and sexual exploitation, following an extensive investigation by Airdrie Rural RCMP.
The charges stem from alleged incidents that occurred while he was a teacher at W.G. Murdoch School in Crossfield.
Rodney Reisner, 47, of Airdrie is currently in custody awaiting a hearing to determine his potential release.
Reisner has been unassigned from teaching duties since late 2023.
Rocky View Schools superintendent Greg Luterbach released a statement on behalf of the school board.
'This individual has been employed with RVS as a teacher since 2009,' he said.
'Reisner taught at W.G. Murdoch High School in Crossfield from 2014 until late 2023.'
Their previous teaching history within RVS includes:
George McDougall High School (2012–2014);
The Edge School (2011–2012);
W.G. Murdoch High School (2010–2011); and
Bert Church High School (2009–2010).
Luterbach says the school board takes the charges very seriously.
'The safety and well-being of our students remain at the heart of everything we do. School-based and divisional supports will be available at W.G. Murdoch High School when it reopens in September,' he said.
'We will revisit these plans based on the needs of the school community. The RCMP have our full cooperation throughout their investigation.'
Airdrie RCMP say the investigation remains open and that there may be more victims.
Anyone with information or who has experienced similar incidents are asked to contact the Airdrie RCMP or Crime Stoppers.