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Gates giving sentence. #Garland will not be allowed to apply for parole for 75 years. Brief applause in the courtroom.

Gates says serving three parole ineligibilities consecutively the position of the Crown and the majority of the jury.#Garland

Gates satisfied that #Garland's murder of Alvin Liknes was "a petty grudge over many years that festered and grew over the passage of time."

Gates says #Garland would be 79 years old if he was eligible after 25 years. At 50 - he would be 104 years of age. 75 years he would be 129.

Douglas #Garland just whispered "no" when asked by Justice David Gates if he had anything to say before sentencing. Told him to stand up.

#Garland has finally been brought into the courtroom. Faces sentencing on three counts of first degree murder.

Gates says he's "very reluctant" to let any more time drag on - he's in Whitehorse next week. t's now 10 am tomorrow. #Garland

Justice Gates thanking jury for its contribution to the administration of justice in Alberta and wishes them well.

Jury says 10 of the jurors recommend #Garland serve consecutive 3 sentences - the other two had no opinion.

Jury is already back in the #Garland trial. Judge asked for a recommendation on whether he should serve consecutive sentences.

An emotional outburst from friends and family of the families. No reaction from #Garland.

Verdicts in #Garland case. Guilty of 1st degree in deaths of Alvin Liknes, Kathy Liknes and Nathan O'Brien.