Clint Wuttunee has been returned as chief for Red Pheasant Cree Nation.
Wuttunee defeated two challengers in the race for chief. Results give Wuttunee 648 votes compared to 424 for Todd Baptiste and six for Lester Nicotine.
The election took place Friday, March 20, amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The vote went ahead despite several calls by band members to postpone to election due to the pandemic.
In a statement, Wuttunee said he was “super proud” of his campaign team for the hard work they put in.
“The results are in and our mandate has been given to us by the majority of our membership who participated in the 2020 election” said Wuttunee. “I want to thank all who stood by our side and voted to keep positive change occurring in Red Pheasant Cree Nation. I am humbled to represent our nation moving forward in 2020-24. There is much work to continue and rest assured we will be back to work and planning for the upcoming construction schedule. I am committed to progress."
In the council race the following have been elected in alphabetical order: Lux Benson, Jason Chakita, Mandy Cuthand, Dana Falcon, Henry Gardipy, Gary (Sauvie) Nicotine, Samuel Wuttunee and Shawn Wuttunee.
