The Northern Village of Ile a la Crosse will hold a by-election for mayor this fall.

Village council passed a motion at their latest meeting declaring the by-election will take place on September 24.

The position became vacant when former mayor Buckley Belanger was elected as a Member of Parliament in April’s federal election.

Belanger officially resigned his position as mayor of the northern community on may 23.

The nomination period for the by-election will open on August 20.

Vincent Ahenakew, will serve as interim mayor until the by-election takes place.