Overview

• Edmonton police arrested Whitney in Calgary on August 6 with assistance from the Calgary Police Service.
• Investigators first opened an EPS probe into the 1994 allegation in November 2024 before launching a separate investigation into the 2005 claim in May 2025.
• Both complainants are male members of Tsuut’ina Nation who knew Whitney but were not connected to each other, police said.
• Police acknowledged the allegations are unsettling for a leader once relied on for guidance, highlighting challenges of prosecuting decades-old cases within Indigenous communities.
• Det. Brian McGuigan said investigators believe there may be additional victims and encouraged anyone affected to contact EPS.