Gerald Thom interim president

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Gerald Thom has been named interim president of the Metis Nation of Alberta in the wake of the death of president Larry Desmeules.

Thom was a senior vice-president of the MNA for two three-year terms and leader of the Zone 1 region.

Thom vowed to maintain important negotiations begun by Desmeules.

"The tripartite agreement with the provincial and federal governments and the Metis Nation of Alberta will remain a top priority," Thom said.

Garry Gaudet, vice-president of the Zone 6 region, was appointed interim senior vice-president while George Quintal, board director for Zone 1, was appointed interim leader of the Zone 1 region.

All three will continue in their interim positions until the MNA fall elections.