First Nations members in Black Lake Denesuline First Nation will head to the polls later this month, with advance voting and general election dates now set.
Advance polls in Black Lake are scheduled for June 19, followed by advance voting in Prince Albert on June 22.
The general election will take place on June 26 in Black Lake.
Several candidates are running in the election, a total of 24 candidates will be competing for the seven Councillor positions and three are in the race for Chief which includes the present incumbent.
Councillor Candidates:
- Elizabeth Alphonse
- Ambrose Boneleye
- Eddie Boneleye
- Jodie Boneleye
- Trevor Boneleye
- Delbert Bouvier
- David Bigeye
- George Catholic
- Alice Cheba
- Derek Cook
- Louie Jimmy Cook
- Mary Jane Cook
- Robert Cook
- Sharlene Disain
- Steven Echodh
- Travis Fern
- Ann Toutsaint Gordon
- Ray MacDonald
- Theresa Mercredi
- Gary Sandypoint
- Donald Sayazie
- Alphonse Throassie
- Freddie Throassie
- Julie Toutsaint
Chief Candidates
- Ian Donard
- Coreen Sayazie
- John Toutsaint
Residents who are unable to vote on election day will have the option to cast their ballots during advance polls in both Black Lake and Prince Albert.
The final results to be determined following the June 26 general election.
