Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor Maya Gebala turns 13 as her recovery continues

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNewsCanada Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor Maya Gebala turns 13 as her recovery continues Images posted by her mom show Maya Gebala bowling, playing air hockey and blowing out candles on her birthday cake Author of the article: By Chris Knight Published Sep 21, 2026 Last updated 7 minutes ago 2 minute read Join the conversation Maya Gebala smiles for the camera in an image shared by her mother on the girl's 13th birthday. PHOTO BY CIALATER /Facebook Article content Maya Gebala, the Tumbler Ridge shooting victim who was so critically injured it was thought she might never see another birthday, has just turned 13 years old. Article content In her latest post to Facebook, Maya’s mom, Cia Edmonds, included numerous photos of Maya celebrating the big day. Article content Article content They include the little girl bowling, playing air hockey and blowing out candles on her birthday cake (with a little help from mom). Article content In other pictures she is smiling at the camera and making rock-and-roll hand signs with her mom. Article content “Happy Birthday, my biggest baby girl,” Edmonds wrote in the post. “13 looks different, but you wear it well.” Article content She continued: “I am forever grateful for the time we get to share. I am constantly proud at all the new things you are learning to do. I am watching you become someone new, again and again. Thank you baby. Thank you for staying with us. Thank you for your strength, your courage, and your determination.” Article content Article content Article content Edmonds said that a year ago, Maya’s big birthday wish was to go with her best friend to visit “galaxy land,” an apparent reference to the theme park in West Edmonton Mall. Article content NP Posted Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content “This year is different, but we make it worth it,” Edmonds wrote, adding: “Many more to come my Maya Moon. All the stars in the sky, forever and always.” Article content The Tumbler Ridge shooting took place on Feb. 10, when 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar went on a murderous rampage that left eight other people dead, most of them at the secondary school in the small…