Beatty re-elected chief of PBCN

Beatty said his first order of business as chief will be getting all the councillors sworn in. Beatty also plans to travel to all the member communities and discuss his portfolio.

“We have to have orientation, so they know what the issures are and what things are happening so we can make infomed decisons,” he said.

Beatty said he learned a lot on the campaign trail.

One of the central issues he plans to tackle in the coming months is the shortage of housing. Construction will start in June on 52 new housing units.

Beatty said he also heard from band members of the desire to have a chief who is a lot more visible in the communities.

“It’s a huge area, but I think with a concerted effort on my part I think I can be a lot more visible.”

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation passed a new election code last year — one of the biggest changes will see chief and council serve a three-year term instead of two.

Beatty said council wil be able to get a lot more done with the extended term.

Unofficial results from the PBCN Band Elections, as per HEO Alphonse Bird:

Chief ballots cast:

Peter A Beatty = 2,327

Darrell McCallum = 856

Karen Bird = 889

Incumbent Chief Peter A. Beatty from Deschambault Lake has been re-elected.

Pelican Narrows Council:
Eileen Linklater (Incumbent)
Harold Linklater (Incumbent)
Weldon McCallum – new
Myrtle Ballantyne – new
Justin Halcrow – new

Sandy Bay Council
Harvey Nateweyes (incumbent)
Nora Bear (incumbent)

Deschambault Lake Council
Cornelius Ballantyne (Incumbent)
Della Ballantyne – new

Sturgeon Landing Council
Richard Budd (Incumbent)

Denare Beach Council
Marvin Morin – new

Southend Council
Simon Jobb (Incumbent)
Kevin Morin (Incumbent)

Prince Albert Urban Council:
Warren McCallum (Incumbent)

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by Nigel Maxwell

Beatty re-elected chief of PBCN

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