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By Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff

Politics

Candidates confirmed for Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree Nation election

Mar 24, 2026 | 1:50 PM

An election is looming for members of the Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree Nation.

The General Election has been scheduled for March 30 and Monday was nomination day.

Chief Edwin Ananas, who was first elected in 2020, is seeking a third term and has five challengers.

Electoral Officer Rheana Worme provided paNOW with the following candidates list:

The candidates for chief are:

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• ANANAS, EDWIN (Incumbent)
• CAMERON, HOWARD (HAL)
• GAMBLE, DAVID R. (DABBER)
• GAMBLE, HILLIARD LEON
• GARDIPY, RAYLEEN
• GARDYPIE, REBECCA

The candidates for the six council seats are:

• BRITTAIN, JOANNE
• CAMERON, ELWIN RICHARD
• GAMBLE, CHRISTOPHER (Incumbent)
• GAMBLE, MILTON
• GAMBLE, NICOLE (Incumbent)
• GARDIPY, LEIGHANNE
• GARDYPIE, MELANIE (Incumbent)
• GARDYPIE, SONIA
• GARDYPIE-NEUBUHR, MARIE
• LITTLEPINE, BRIAN
• MIKE, CONNIE
• MIKE, DELANO
• OKEMAYSIM, SHERYL (Incumbent)
• SCOTT, KIRBY
• SEESEEQUASIS, ELMER
• SEESEEQUASIS, WARREN (Incumbent)
• SMALLCHILD, TYLER
• SUTHERLAND, DESSIE J.
• YAHYAHKEEKOOT, SHAUN

On March 30, voting will occur at both the Veteran’s Hall on the reserve and at the Ramada by Wyndham Hotel in Saskatoon on Idylwyld Drive North.

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