Residents of Kehewin Cree Nation elected a new council Monday.
Four incumbents, including current chief Ernest Gadwa, have been re-elected for another three-year term, while three new members will join council, according to the Kehewin Cree Nation band office.
A total of 33 candidates were nominated for council Mar. 14.
Residents will return to the polls Mar. 28 to elect a chief. The chief is chosen from the newly elected council; however, any eligible councillor must have served at least one term on council prior to running for chief.
Check out the Nouvelle's website Mar. 29 for the chief election results.
The following is a list of the newly elected council:
Eric Gadwa - incumbent
Rodney John - incumbent
Ernest Gadwa - current chief
Henry Moosepayo - newly elected
Gordon John - newly elected
William John - incumbent
Richelle Badger - newly elected
