Ten new members elected to board

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Ten members were elected to the Board of Directors for the IAA during the final day of the annual assembly held in Eden Valley June 15, 16, and 17.

As results were reported, a tie for one board position in the Treaty 7 area between former treasurer Frances Weaselfat and Alfred Dixon was announced.

In accordance with IAA bylaws the two names were place in a hat and a one extra vote was given to the name drawn. Alfred Dixon's name was chosen and he was awarded an extra vote.

Treaty 6 candidates were: Richard Arcand 21, Wilson Bearhead 14, Peter Bird 42*, Terry Newborn 39, Louise Raine 54*, John Samson 68*, Eric Shirt 28, Jim Small 32.

Treaty 7 candidates: Andrew Bear Robe 27, Rengena Crowchild 47*, Lionel Crowshoe 25, Kathleen Poucette 32, Floyd Smith 52*, Jim Wells 39, Al Dixon 42*, Frances Weaselfat 41.

Treaty 8, by Acclamation: Bernard Meneen, Harry Laboucan, Robert Cree.

The new board members were elected to a two-year term. The first board meeting takes place in early July.