Bearspaw Band goes to the polls to elect a new chief and council

Tuesday, August 9, 2011  

Members of the Bearspaw Band of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation in Alberta will elect a new chief and council today.

Former chief David Bearspaw was holding onto power until a judge told him to step down. He's running in the election, along with two challengers.

Four council seats are also up for grabs.

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Bearspaw band will elect next chief and council today (The Calgary Herald 8/9)

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