April Martel elected chief of K'atl'odeeche First Nation

April Martel is the new chief of K'atl'odeeche First Nation near Hay River, N.W.T., after Tuesday night's election.

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Seven people were vying for the role, after former chief Roy Fabian announced he wouldn't run again.

Here are the votes, according to returning officer Heather Coakwell:

• April Martel: 67 votes
• Doreen Tambour: 64 votes
• Ken Norn: 51 votes
• Amos Cardinal: 24 votes
• Lenny Fabian: 13 votes
• Jeff Norn: 8 votes
• Andy Cardinal: 2 votes

There was no election for council, as all the members were acclaimed. They are:

• Doug Lamalice
• Robert Lamalice (incumbent)
• Patrick Martel (incumbent)
• Peter Sabourin
• Raymond Sonfrere
• Henry Tambour