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BAND ELECTION RESULTS
The results of Sandy Lake First Nation's General Band Election from March 28, 2008:
CHIEF - 1 ELECTED
General Band Election 2008
NOTICE TO SANDY LAKE BAND MEMBERS
Sandy Lake is having a general election for the positions of Chief and Council for the 2008-2010 term. The Elders Council will also be elected at this time.
The election will take place Friday, March 28, 2008 at the Corporation board room. Polls open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (Sandy Lake time).
There are no advanced polls for this election. Off-Reserve band members can phone in their votes by calling the toll free phone # 1-866-450-8399 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
All eligible voters must be registered Sandy Lake band members 18 years of age and older.
Here are the candidates for the 2008-2010 general band election as nominated on March 4, 2008:
CHIEF CANDIDATES - 1 candidate to be elected
Adam F. Fiddler
Pardamus Anishinabie
Joe C. Meekis
Johnson Meekis
DEPUTY CHIEF CANDIDATES - 1 candidate to be elected
Bart Meekis
Lisa Crowe
Allan (Martha) Rae
COUNCILLOR CANDIDATES - 8 candidates to be elected
Teri Fiddler
Russell Kakepetum
Bob Linklater
Joe Kakegamic
Apin Kakegamic
Elton Meekis
Roland Linklater
Sidney Fiddler
Robert Kakegamic
Harvey Kakegamic
Frankie Crowe
Tina Kakepetum
Edtrip Fiddler
Josh Kakegamic
Maurice Fiddler
Fabian Crowe
Sonny Manoakeesic
Ambrose Fiddler
ELDERS COUNCIL - 1 candidate to be elected for each of the 5 geographical areas
R.C. CANDIDATES
Mary Linklater
Penina Rae
RIVER - NO NEED TO VOTE
Damin Crowe (in by acclamation)
OLD SAWMILL/GHOSTPOINT - NO NEED TO VOTE
Louis Kakegamic (in by acclamation)
AIRPORT/BIG ROCK - NO NEED TO VOTE
Sanadius Fiddler (in by acclamation)
CENTRE - NO NEED TO VOTE
Jessica Kakepetum (in by acclamation)
For more information call Martin Beardy, Chief Electoral Officer at the Sandy Lake Band Office at (807) 774-3421.
Update on the Derek Kakegamic Memorial Hockey Tournament February 20-23, 2008
Look for the advertisement of the tournament in Wawatay News.
Also, tune in to Wawatay Radio to hear the live broadcast of Friday and Saturday games!
There have been inquiries as to what kind of surface the games will be played on. The tournament will be at the Sandy Lake indoor Arena where artificial ice is used.
And finally, a C-Side Division has been added. Look below to see the prizes.
3RD ANNUAL DEREK KAKEGAMIC MEMORIAL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
February 20-23, 2008 in Sandy Lake First Nation
Entry Fee is $2,000.00 per team
A-SIDE Championship prize is $20,000.00
A-SIDE Runner-Ups is $10,000.00
B-SIDE Consolation prize is $5,000.00
B-SIDE Runner-Ups is $3,000.00
C-SIDE Consolation is $2,000.00
C-SIDE Runner-Ups is $1,000.00
To register or for more information contact Robert Kakegamic at 774-3421 or 774-5275.
Halloween Bash 2007
It was one spook-tacular time at the elementary school on the eve of Halloween in Sandy Lake.
The Recreation Department hosted another great event for Sandy Lake's scariest and funniest. There were lots of prizes, games, dancing and contests. The top 8 costumes scored cash prizes and other great prizes thanks to the many sponsors from the community.
Copy & Paste this link to access the pictures in the photogallery:
http://www.sandylake.firstnation.ca/?q=gallery&g2_itemId=38313
Or click on Photo Gallery under the Community heading in the side-bar on the left of the screen and enter the Community Events album.
