By Patrick Burles - @PatrickBurles on Twitter

Trial set for 2019 for Raymond teacher accused of sexual exploitation, child luring

Jan 22, 2018 | 9:53 AM

LETHBRIDGE – A three-week trial date has been scheduled for next year, for a Raymond high school teacher facing charges of sexual exploitation and child luring.

Jentry Jack Salmon’s matter was called forward to Monday morning, Jan. 22, to set the date, which will run from Mar. 18 – Apr. 5, 2019.

An agent appearing for Salmon’s lawyer, Steve Eichler, also noted that they have filed a re-election from judge and jury to trial by judge alone.

Salmon was committed to stand trial earlier this month, following a preliminary hearing to determine if there was enough evidence for the case to move forward. The judge decided that it should proceed on the sexual exploitation and child luring charges, while a second count of sexual exploitation was dismissed.

Salmon was charged on Feb. 17, 2017, following an investigation by Raymond RCMP.

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In a media release from police, they say they were informed that a teacher was having inappropriate interactions via text messages and conduct outside the school environment with a Raymond High School student.

Salmon was suspended by the Westwind School Division in October of 2016, when they became aware of the allegations.

He is currently out on bail that includes a $1,000 no cash recognizance and conditions that he have no contact with the alleged victim or attend their place of employment or education.