The fate of Wade Laughlin is the hands of a jury deliberating on charges of aggravated assault and manslaughter.

The Court of Queen’s Bench trial of Calvin Wade Laughlin wrapped up this morning. He is charged in the death of Neil McMaster who was found on a boulevard in Nacmine on May 2, 2011. He died on May 4 in a Calgary hospital.

The crown wrapped up its case last Friday morning with testimony from medical examiner Dr. Bernard Bannach, who conclude the death of McMaster was caused by blunt cranial trauma.

Laughlin, acting in his own defense, concluded his case to day. This was followed by final arguments from Laughlin and prosecutor Ron Pedersen. The presiding judge charged the eight women and four men jury to find a verdict, and they began deliberations.

    The Village of Morrin has a history of 95 years and this summer it is inviting old and new residents to come out and celebrate.
    It has been 10 years since the last Village of Morrin homecoming and chair of the organizing committee Sharon White says everything is coming together.
 “More and more people are preregistering, which is great, said White.
    She adds that it is important to register as soon as possible to guarantee a seat at the Saturday night supper. Registration is available by going to www.morrinhomecoming.com
    The committee has been working hard to put together an event for all ages. The Homecoming is slated for August 7, 8 and 9.
 On Friday night, there will be  registration along with a  campfire meet and greet with Rowley band Norton and the Nerds at the Morrin Arena.
 On Saturday, breakfast is served from 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. at the Community Hall. The Parade starts at 11:00  a.m. and after that, all kinds of family activities dominate the day, including a Kids Zone, an Amazing Race Competition and the Morrin Firefighters will be hosting  “Fireball Competition.”
    The oven at the Morrin Sod House will be cranked up and baking fresh bread throughout the afternoon. There will also be a concession and beer garden throughout the day. A ball tournament is being organized for Saturday and Sunday.
    Supper is at the Community Hall from 5-7 p.m., and then participants have two choices to dance into the night. There will be an Old Time dance at the Morrin Community Hall starting at 9 p.m. The Arena will also have entrainment with Bradley Abel. Now based in Red Deer, the alt/folk artist has been building a resume playing in the area.
    Fireworks will be held at 11 p.m.
    Breakfast will be served Sunday morning to start a laid back day of visiting at the arena. There will be a church service at 11 a.m. and the ball tournament wraps up in the afternoon.
    White says they could still use support through sponsorship and volunteers to make the homecoming a success. To learn more about opportunities or to find out more about the weekend including the ball tournament, email morrinhomecoming@outlook.com