REGINA - Erica Beaudin has won the vote to become new Chief of Cowessess First Nation.
Beaudin took the band election with 366 out of 844 cast in the April 24 band election. The runners-up Terrance Pelletier and Gary J Sparvier tied for second with 203 while Kevin Delorme finished with 72.
Prior to running for Chief, Beaudin had served as Executive Director of Regina Treaty Status Indian Services.
“This is an incredible day and I am still absorbing and processing all what it means,” Beaudin stated on her campaign’s Facebook page.
“What I do know is that this will be the most important endeavour I have embarked on. As your Chief, I am excited to be a part of the team you the membership chose. I know that we will come together with unity and passion to serve and be the best helpers we can be.
“We can't do it alone and the exciting part will be our people will guide and direct us as it should be.”
Beaudin will take over from Cadmus Delorme, who decided not to seek re-election after seven years as Chief.
