20 Years Later

Welcome to Municipal Affairs.

Today we reflect on a tragedy that shook the heart of our nation—a tragedy that, even twenty years later, remains etched in the memory of Albertans and Canadians alike.

It was March 3, 2005, when Constables Anthony Gordon, Leo Johnston, Brock Myrol, and Peter Schiemann—four dedicated RCMP officers—made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting their community near Mayerthorpe, Alberta. Their bravery, their commitment to duty, and their unwavering sense of justice were met with an unthinkable act of violence. And in the wake of that tragedy, a community, and indeed a country, mourned.

But in the years since, Mayerthorpe has done more than just remember. The Fallen Four Memorial Park stands today as a testament—not just to loss, but to legacy. It is a place where names are not forgotten, where stories continue to be told, and where 7,000 visitors each year pause to honour the sacrifice of these four men. It is a place of healing, a reminder that even in moments of great sorrow, communities come together to support, to honour, and to ensure that those lost are never lost to time.

As we mark twenty years since that tragic day, we speak with Mayerthorpe Mayor Janet Jabush about the impact of this loss, how the community has honoured its fallen heroes, and how resilience, remembrance, and unity have shaped Mayerthorpe in the years since. Because in the face of tragedy, the strength of a community is measured not just in grief, but in how it chooses to remember.

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