Rensby also said he didn't agree with the defence plea for a lighter sentence, because Strimbold was himself abused and a closeted gay man who had been bullied while growing up in Burns Lake.

Dolores Funk was elected mayor of Burns Lake with 58.8 per cent of the vote. Charlie Rensby, Darrell Hill, Kevin White and Henry Wiebe were all acclaimed councillors. You’ll find Burns Lake on ...

Burns Lake councillor Charlie Rensby said he was “beyond infuriated and frustrated” at the situation that led to the truckers leaving.

Former Burns Lake mayor Luke Strimbold pleaded guilty to 4 sexual offences against youth under the age of 16. Some of the offences took place while Strimbold was in office.

He was Burns Lake's golden boy," said Rensby, adding Strimbold did lots to bridge the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. "To have this happen in the end, all the good he's done now ...

Burns Lake residents are set to vote for their next mayor and council in the 2022 B.C. municipal ... Kristy Bjarnason and Charlie Rensby were all reelected, and will be joined by newcomer ...