Regina Police have issued a public safety alert after a 71-year-old man who is considered a high risk to re-offend sexually moved into Regina’s Heritage neighbourhood.

The Regina Police Service says Steven Brian Ewanchuk has a long criminal history dating back to 1970, which involves violent sexual offences. He also has a history of re-offending as an adult. He is described as 6’0 tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds with green eyes and brown hair.

Ewanchuk has eight convictions for sex offences and four for non-compliance with court ordered conditions. While Ewanchuk will reside in a residence that provides supervision and monitoring of his activities, Monday marks the first day he begins unescorted access into the community.

Ewanchuk is bound by a Long Term Supervision Order until February 12, 2028, and must abide by the following special conditions:

Follow treatment plan/program to be arranged by your parole supervisor in the area of sexual deviancy which may include the use of libido-reducing medication if prescribed by a medical practitioner.

Not to be in, near, or around places where children under the age of 18 are likely to congregate such as elementary and secondary schools, parks, swimming pools and recreational centres unless accompanied by an adult previously approved in writing by Parole Supervisor.

Immediately report all intimate sexual and non-sexual relationships and friendships with females to Parole Supervisor.

May not have any direct or indirect contact with the victim of his current offence or any member of the victim’s family.

Not to be in the presence of any female children under the age of 18 unless accompanied by a responsible adult who knows his criminal history and has previously been approved in writing by Parole Supervisor.

Reside at a community correctional centre, or a community residential facility, or other residential facility approved by the Correctional Service of Canada.