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Lori Whitecalf re-elected chief at Sweetgrass

Six band councillors also elected in the vote held Nov. 30
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Sweetgrass held their 2021 band election Nov. 30.

SWEETGRASS FIRST NATION — There is no change at the top of Sweetgrass First Nation following recent band elections.

Lori Whitecalf has won another term as chief following the vote held Nov. 30. She defeated three other nominees.

Winning seats on council were Hazen Paskemin, Donovan Arcand, Isaac Thomas, Trina Albert, Ray Fox and Rod Atcheynum. Those in North Battleford might recognize Fox’s name from his 13-year stint on North Battleford city council.

There were four candidates in the race for chief and 18 running forcouncil. The winning candidates serve a two-year term on the band council.