Fox acclaimed chief of Onion Lake

On May 7, Chief Wallace Fox was acclaimed chief of Onion Lake First Nation after nomination day passed and he was the only candidate for the position. “First of all, I want to thank our membership for having given me the opportunity to represent them as Chief all these years. I’m so humbled and very honoured to continue to represent Onion Lake Cree Nation. I want to work harder for them, especially in the continued fight for Treaty recognition and implementation. Last but not least, my wife and family for supporting me all these years. With council and Elders continued guidance and support of great staff, we will continue to work and prepare a positive future for the youth and children yet unborn,” said Fox, in a press release. Membership will be voting for council on June 13 with 35 candidates in the running for seven positions.