Published 5:43 pm Monday, October 5, 2026 A retired Summerland RCMP officer who murdered his wife in 2011 has had his day parole extended for another six months. According to a Parole Board of Canada decision on Sept. 22, Keith Gregory Wiens, now 71, had his day parole extended for a second time as he approached a year on limited release to a halfway house in Ontario. Wiens was first approved for day parole in September 2025 for six months, then extended in March 2026 for six more months. In 2011, Wiens shot and killed his common-law partner of seven years, Lynn Kalmring, in their home. He also attempted to stage the scene by placing a knife into Kalmring’s hands after she was dead to try and claim self-defence after the fact. He was found guilty following a trial by jury and given a life sentence with no eligibility for parole for 13 years in 2013. In the March day parole decision, the Parole Board noted that Wiens had, at the time, waived his upcoming legislated full parole review, however the most recent decision does not contain any information referencing that upcoming review. Wiens attempted to appeal his conviction in 2016, which was dismissed, followed by an appeal of his sentence, which he abandoned. Kalmring’s family has long opposed any parole or leave applications by Wiens, including the seven-day and 10-day unescorted temporary absences to a community-based residential facility that were approved in November 2024. READ MORE: Family blasts Parole Board’s leniency for Summerland murderer The most recent parole board decision stated that there were no further victim impact statements added since his last review, in addition to the many already submitted over the years by Kalmring’s family, sharing the ongoing emotional and psychological harm they suffer due to Wiens’ actions. The Parole Board noted that Wiens continues to pose a high risk of violence against future intimate partners, while a low risk of general recidivism. Since he began his day parole in 2025, Wiens has bought a house in the community, which he visits using his weekend passes from the community-based residential facility he is required to reside in. The Parole Board’s latest decision also notes that Wiens has made a female friend, however, there are no indications of concern when the report and decision was made. “You continue to express a desire to remain single but have made a female friend. Contacts with collateral have indicated no concerns with this friendship at this time,” the Parole Board’s decision reads. The Board acknowledged the aggravating nature of the Wiens’ crime and his risk factors, but deemed his positive engagement in programs and personal change to support continuing the day parole with the same previous conditions. Those restrictions require him to check in with police, have no contact with the victim’s family, follow his treatment plan, report any relationships and not consume any alcohol.
Former B.C. cop who murdered wife gets day parole extended again
