Chief Christina Longjohn. (Facebook)

By Nigel Maxwell

Elections

Longjohn elected first female Chief of Sturgeon Lake First Nation

May 15, 2022 | 9:27 AM

Christine Longjohn has formally been elected the first female Chief of Sturgeon Lake First Nation.

She was declared the winner of Friday’s election with 489 votes.

The Runner-up, James Felix, received 180 votes and Micah Daniels, received 126 votes.

Out of a possible 2,000 eligible voters, 831 cast a ballot.

Chief Longjohn stands with former Chief Greg Ermine. (Facebook)

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The swearing in ceremony was held on Saturday.

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