Poundmaker First Nation To Get New Leadership

Friday, May 09, 2008 at 12:45

 

 

There will be a new chief on the Poundmaker First Nation after the band holds its elections next Thursday.

 

Councillor Dwayne Antoine, Marie Tootoosis and Floyd Favel are vying for the position of chief.

 

The current chief, Ted Antoine, is not running again.

 

The deadline for nominations was yesterday.

 

Meanwhile, 22 people are running for band councillor.

 

Band spokesperson Shirley Antoine says about 16 people ran for band council when the last election was held about four years ago.

 

The new chief and councillors will serve a four-year term.