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Burns Lake councillor resigns

Citing time constraints, Burns Lake councillor Quinten Beach resigned his seat on village council.
Burns Lake councillor resigns
Quinten Beach.

Citing time constraints, Burns Lake councillor Quinten Beach resigned his seat on village council effective Feb. 26, 2013. Beach, a forestry business owner, served one and a half terms as councillor.

“Quinten was dedicated throughout his term to his role and to Burns Lake,” said Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold. “We are sad to see him go.”

“I want to take this opportunity to thank Councillor Beach for his time on council. He is a valuable member of the community and Burns Lake is fortunate to have him as a resident. I wish him and his family well in years to come.”

Village of Burns Lake CAO, Sheryl Worthing, expects a late spring by-election. Competition for local attention will complicate the scheduling of the by-election.

Village of Burns Lake council will discuss the details of the by-election over  remaining council meetings this month. The appointment of a chief electoral officer for the by-election will trigger an 80-day countdown within which a by-election must be held.

Beach offered no further comment for his resignation from council.

He will stay on as a board member ComFor Management Services, at least until the annual general meeting when board members are re-appointed or new ones introduced.