Didsbury man charged in alleged sexual abuse of youth

An RCMP cruiser. (Sean McClune/CTV News Edmonton)

A central Alberta man is facing charges in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a youth.

Didsbury RCMP launched the investigation on Monday, with assistance from the Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre in Calgary.

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It’s alleged the youth was assaulted twice, once last year and again this year.

During the 2025 incident, it’s alleged the accused photographed the victim.

Nathan Engen, 41, of Carstairs, is charged with the following:

• Two counts of sexual assault;
• Two counts of sexual exploitation;
• Sexual Interference;
• Making child sexual abuse and exploitation material; and
• Possession of child sexual abuse and exploitation material.

Engen was remanded into custody. He is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 10.