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The Mayerthorpe tragedy occurred on March 3, 2005, on the farm of James Roszko, approximately 11 km (6.8 mi) north of Rochfort Bridge near the town of Mayerthorpe in the Canadian province of Alberta. Roszko shot and killed four Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) constables: Anthony Gordon, Lionide "Leo" Johnston, Brock Myrol and Peter Schiemann.
Mayerthorpe / ˈ m ɛər θ ɔːr p / is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is approximately 120 km (75 mi) northwest of Edmonton at the intersection of Highway 43 and Highway 22 (Cowboy Trail). The town is surrounded by Lac Ste. Anne County and is in Alberta's Census Division No. 13.
Mayerthorpe is proud of its community. Surrounded by picturesque rolling hills, steeped in rich agricultural history, and bustling with friendly businesses and engaging recreational activities – this town truly is Everybody’s Community.
At first, all they knew was something bad had happened near Mayerthorpe — a town of about 1,500 almost 400 kilometres north of the unit’s Calgary office.
Mar 2, 2015 · Mayerthorpe's long shadow: Ten years later, the slaying of four Mounties haunts their colleagues. It was the afternoon on March 3, 2005 by the time the full picture was clear: Four Mounties and...
Apr 19, 2005 · Mayerthorpe's Heart of Darkness. IT'S THE STUFF OF FICTION, a Hollywood crime drama played out in the most unlikely of settings. A raid goes badly awry as a loner with a grudge opens fire on police officers who have staked out his farm.
Mayerthorpe is approximately 120 km (75 mi) (75 minutes) northwest of Edmonton along Highway 43. It is served by three major highways and is a good pit stop for travellers heading to the Alaska Highway.
Mayerthorpe is an agricultural community offering an abundance of unique experiences for tourists who would like to experience cowboy heritage, ranching, horseback riding, agricultural fairs, and challenging marathons, while celebrating the lives of those peace officer who lost their lives in the line of duty for our community, province and ...
Jan 16, 2011 · STONY PLAIN, ALTA.—In a courtroom full of lawyers at the inquiry into the killing of four Alberta Mounties, it fell to frail, grey-haired Grace Johnston — mother to murdered Leo — to shuffle to the...
Mayerthorpe is a great place to set roots. Our active agricultural community boasts a charming main street, numerous amenities and friendly community connections.
