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Wednesday marks the 16th anniversary of what has become known as the Mayerthorpe tragedy.
The killing of four RCMP members on a farm north of Rochfort Bridge on March 3, 2005 led to sadness and mourning across the country, a televised memorial service, and memorials being set up in both Mayerthorpe (pictured above) and Whitecourt.
Constables Peter Schiemann. Brock Myrol and Leo Johnston from the Mayerthorpe detachment, along with Constable Anthony Gordon, who was stationed in Whitecourt, were shot and killed during an investigation into a marijuana grow op and chop shop on that farm.
Gunman James Roszko later took his own life after being wounded in a shootout with another Mountie. Several weapons were later found in a Quonset where the shootings took place.
The city says environmental assessments have been done, consultation was done with Alberta Environment and Parks, and that the caragana will be replaced by berry shrubs and trees would be planted as a noise barrier.
The city says the caraganas are an invasive species and a threat to native plants. A motion from Councillor Clyde Blackburn to halt work on the project, put the vegetation back, and look for a different site was defeated on a tie vote. The project must be completed this year, or the city will lose some funding.
Mayor Jackie Clayton apologized to the people that are opposed but maintains this will be a good addition to that part of the city. Blackburn called it a hasty decision made for the want of money.