Three women have been elected to James Smith Cree Nation’s council.

Three of four council members are now female following Friday’s election on the James Smith Cree Nation.

Wally Burns will remain as chief and will be joined by Gerald McKay, Kendra McKay, Deborah Mclean and Tanya Moostoos as council members.

The chief and council will sit for a period of three years and two months.

(PHOTO: James Smith Cree Nation Band Office. Photo courtesy of jamessmithcreenation.com)