Child luring, not guilty plea

A former Kelowna man has pleaded not guilty to charges of child luring and making, possessing and distributing child pornography.

The man, who cannot be identified due to a publication ban, made the plea in a Grande Prairie, Alta. courtroom this week.

He has elected trial by Provincial Court Judge.

The 32-year-old was arrested in Grande Prairie in February after allegedly luring and attempting to sexually assault a young boy.

Police have alleged he posed as a teenage girl on Facebook to try and lure young boys. They say he was apparently using photos and names of innocent third parties to construct personas.

Two alleged victims had been identified at the time he was arrested.

Police indicated at the time more could be found.

Bruenig is currently out on bail with strict conditions.

He is scheduled to appear in court again June 25 to set a date for trial.