Disposal of waste and Access to Crown, Public or Private Lands
Disposal and Transportation of Livestock, Domesticated animals and wildlife
Firearm seized at the Port of Chief Mountain
2 arrested in homicide of Gordon, Monica and Sandra Klaus
Coronation RCMP
Jason KLAUS is the son, brother and the sole surviving member of the Klaus family. Joshua FRANK is an associate of Jason KLAUS. No other suspects are being sought in this investigation.
The RCMP will not comment on the cause of deaths or any investigative strategies in relation to this investigation.
RCMP investigators would like to thank the community of Castor, the general public and the media assistance and support throughout this investigation.
Disposal of waste and Access to Crown, Public or Private Lands
Fort Vermilion RCMP
Fort Vermilion RCMP would like to remind the public in Mackenzie County and surrounding area that dumping/littering on Private or Public lands is illegal. Recently the Fort Vermilion RCMP has responded to higher than normal call volume in respect to waste disposal and would like to clarify a few things: Under the Petty Traspass Act it is illegal to enter on Private land without permission or a lawful reason and the subject(s) of complaint may face a penalty of up to $2000 for the first offence and $5000 for the second offence. For crown land designated as Wilderness, ecological or natural areas the subject(s) of complaint may face a penalty of upwards of $100,000 for the first offence and $500,000 for the second offence. This also applies to land designated as forest, mineral or aggregate areas, and also registered traplines.
In respect to crown land everyone has a right to enter onto crown land, but it is illegal to dispose of waste on all of the above lands areas including crown land. It is illegal to dispose of any waste which includes and is not limited to littering, disposing of lumber/burnable or perishable items and garbage. In respect to what is classified as hazardous material the subject(s) of complaint may face a penalty of up to $50,000. Furthermore it is illegal to burn prohibited debris.
Disposal and Transportation of Livestock, Domesticated animals and wildlife
Fort Vermilion RCMP
Livestock and domesticated animals cannot be transported if they are dead, dying or injured. Dying or injured animals can only be transported without permit by their owners and directly to the veterinarian office. Livestock and Domestic Animals can only be disposed of on private lands otherwise must be transported to approved landfills but can only be transported to those landfills by the Alberta Processing Company. Wildlife can only be transported lawfully without permit if they are harvested legally while hunting, trapping or fishing otherwise it must be approved by the Fish and Wildlife Enforcement branch of Alberta or accompanied by supporting documents. Disposal of wildlife meat or the hide of certain animals is illegal. The meat or hides cannot be wasted/disposed of on any of the above lands. The carcass of wildlife may be disposed of on crown or your own private property but the RCMP strongly recommend this be done with the respect of the animal in mind and also in the most discrete manner.
2 arrested in homicide of Gordon, Monica and Sandra Klaus
Coronation RCMP
On August 15, 2014, RCMP Calgary Major Crimes Unit arrested 29-year-old, Joshua Gregory FRANK and 38-year-old, Jason KLAUS for the murders of Gordon, Sandra and Monica Klaus. Both men from Castor, Alberta, were arrested without incident and charged with three counts of 1st degree murder as well as one count of arson in this matter. Jason KLAUS and Joshua FRANK were remanded in custody to attend the Red Deer Provincial Court on August 18, 2014.
These arrests come after an extensive investigation into the deaths of Gordon, Sandra and Monica Klaus which occurred near Castor, Alberta, on December 8, 2013.
These arrests come after an extensive investigation into the deaths of Gordon, Sandra and Monica Klaus which occurred near Castor, Alberta, on December 8, 2013.
On December 11, 2013 a 2003 white GMC Sierra truck, associated to the Klaus farm, was located abandoned at the intersection of Highway 36 and Township Road 400, in the County of Paintearth, Alberta. We believe this vehicle was utilized by the person(s) responsible for the murders of Gordon and Monica Klaus to depart the Klaus property.
Red Deer Regional Search and Rescue and RCMP Police Dog Services conducted an extensive ground search where the white 2003 GMC Sierra truck was recovered.
The remains of Gordon Klaus, 61 years-old and his daughter, Monica Klaus, 40-years old at the time, had been located in the remnants of the burned home. Sandra Klaus, 62-years-old at the time, was not located however investigation indicates that she was in the house at the time of the fire.
The remains of Monica and Gordon Klaus were examined on December 13, 2013, at the Calgary Medical Examiner’s Office and positively identified by dental comparison. Although no cause of death could be determined, the investigation indicates that these deaths were as a result of a homicide. An examination of a deceased dog located at the Klaus Farm revealed it sustained a gunshot wound.
Red Deer Regional Search and Rescue and RCMP Police Dog Services conducted an extensive ground search where the white 2003 GMC Sierra truck was recovered.
The remains of Gordon Klaus, 61 years-old and his daughter, Monica Klaus, 40-years old at the time, had been located in the remnants of the burned home. Sandra Klaus, 62-years-old at the time, was not located however investigation indicates that she was in the house at the time of the fire.
The remains of Monica and Gordon Klaus were examined on December 13, 2013, at the Calgary Medical Examiner’s Office and positively identified by dental comparison. Although no cause of death could be determined, the investigation indicates that these deaths were as a result of a homicide. An examination of a deceased dog located at the Klaus Farm revealed it sustained a gunshot wound.
Jason KLAUS is the son, brother and the sole surviving member of the Klaus family. Joshua FRANK is an associate of Jason KLAUS. No other suspects are being sought in this investigation.
The RCMP will not comment on the cause of deaths or any investigative strategies in relation to this investigation.
RCMP investigators would like to thank the community of Castor, the general public and the media assistance and support throughout this investigation.
Fort Vermilion RCMP
Fort Vermilion RCMP would like to remind the public in Mackenzie County and surrounding area that dumping/littering on Private or Public lands is illegal. Recently the Fort Vermilion RCMP has responded to higher than normal call volume in respect to waste disposal and would like to clarify a few things: Under the Petty Traspass Act it is illegal to enter on Private land without permission or a lawful reason and the subject(s) of complaint may face a penalty of up to $2000 for the first offence and $5000 for the second offence. For crown land designated as Wilderness, ecological or natural areas the subject(s) of complaint may face a penalty of upwards of $100,000 for the first offence and $500,000 for the second offence. This also applies to land designated as forest, mineral or aggregate areas, and also registered traplines.
In respect to crown land everyone has a right to enter onto crown land, but it is illegal to dispose of waste on all of the above lands areas including crown land. It is illegal to dispose of any waste which includes and is not limited to littering, disposing of lumber/burnable or perishable items and garbage. In respect to what is classified as hazardous material the subject(s) of complaint may face a penalty of up to $50,000. Furthermore it is illegal to burn prohibited debris.
Disposal and Transportation of Livestock, Domesticated animals and wildlife
Fort Vermilion RCMP
Livestock and domesticated animals cannot be transported if they are dead, dying or injured. Dying or injured animals can only be transported without permit by their owners and directly to the veterinarian office. Livestock and Domestic Animals can only be disposed of on private lands otherwise must be transported to approved landfills but can only be transported to those landfills by the Alberta Processing Company. Wildlife can only be transported lawfully without permit if they are harvested legally while hunting, trapping or fishing otherwise it must be approved by the Fish and Wildlife Enforcement branch of Alberta or accompanied by supporting documents. Disposal of wildlife meat or the hide of certain animals is illegal. The meat or hides cannot be wasted/disposed of on any of the above lands. The carcass of wildlife may be disposed of on crown or your own private property but the RCMP strongly recommend this be done with the respect of the animal in mind and also in the most discrete manner.
Canadian Heritage
Joan Crockatt, Member of Parliament (Calgary Centre), announced funding of $175,000 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI). Ms. Crockatt made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages at a PPCLI Foundation dinner at the historic Mewata Armoury in Calgary.
The funding is being provided to the PPCLI Foundation through the Commemorate Canada component of Canadian Heritage’s Celebration and Commemoration Program.
Quick Facts
- The Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry is one of three regular force infantry regiments of the Canadian Armed Forces.
- The PPCLI was the first Canadian regiment to enter the First World War.
- The Regiment will celebrate “A Century of Service to Canada” from August 2014 to May 2015.
- Commemorative events include a Centennial Baton Relay in which soldiers will carry a baton from Edmonton to Ottawa from August 10 to September 18, 2014; a public parade and ceremonial events in Ottawa from September 18 to 21; and participation in an event in Frezenberg, Belgium, in May 2015.
- The PPCLI Foundation provides funds, activities and programs to support and care for Canadian military service and former military personnel in need.
Firearm seized at the Port of Chief Mountain
The Criminal Investigations Section of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has laid two charges under the Customs Act and two charges under the Criminal Code following a firearm seizure at the Chief Mountain port of entry.
On August 7, 2014, CBSA officers examined a motorcycle of a United States resident travelling to Canada for a visit. Inside one of the rear compartments of the motorcycle, officers located a loaded 9 mm prohibited handgun.
The CBSA arrested Jeffrey Dee Hill, 52, of Las Vegas, Nevada. His next court appearance is scheduled for October 17, 2014 in Lethbridge Provincial Court.
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