Blackfalds RCMP say Dean Olson was last seen on Jan. 20 in Red Deer County. (Contributed)

Blackfalds RCMP say Dean Olson was last seen on Jan. 20 in Red Deer County. (Contributed)

Missing Blackfalds man has been found

Last seen on Jan. 20

Blackfalds RCMP have located Dean Olson.

Police had reported the 40-year-old was missing on Thursday.

In a release on Friday afternoon officers confirmed Olson has been found.


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