Eight Candidates Running To Replace Longtime Chief

Eight Candidates Running To Replace Longtime Chief

Wednesday, February 23, 2005 at 12:59

 

 

Eight people are taking a run at the leadership of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band.

 

Nomination meetings were held in each of the band’s communities yesterday as part of the lead-up to next month’s chief and council election.

 

Eight candidates have let their names stand in the race for chief — many of them are long-time councillors.

 

The six candidates from La Ronge include Russell Charles, Tammy Cook-Searson, Irwin Hennie, Kelvin Lindskog, Henry McKenzie and Keith Olsen.

 

There are also two people running for chief from Stanley Mission — Gordon Hardlotte and Tom McKenzie.

 

A total of 58 people are running for a spot on the band council.

 

The election takes place on March 31st.

 

Longtime chief Harry Cook has chosen not to seek re-election after 17 years in office.