The chief of Tsuut’ina Nation west of Calgary has been arrested in connection with historical sexual assaults dating back more than 30 years.

Edmonton Police say Chief Roy Whitney is facing charges for the alleged sexual assaults of two men that happened in 1994 and 2005.

It is alleged a 33-year-old man was sexually assaulted in West Edmonton in early 1994. Police also say a 38-year-old man was sexually assaulted in the same area in the summer of 2005.

Last November, Edmonton police learned of the 1994 incident and started an investigation before being made aware of the more recent assault in May of this year.

Police say both victims are from Tsuut’ina Nation and were known to Whitney, but have no connection to each other.

EPS arrested the 71-year-old Whitney on Wednesday and charged

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