Chris Clegg
South Peace News
Three of nine wards will not have elections in Northland School Division whereas four wards will have voters head to the polls and two wards still vacant.
In Ward 2 (Susa Creek) incumbent trustee Marianne Moberly is elected by acclamation. The situation exists in Ward 5 (Elizabeth Metis Settlement and Fishing Lake Metis Settlement) where incumbent Tanya Fant is re-elected as in Ward 7 (Wabasca, Chipewyan Lake) where Robin Guild is re-elected.
In Ward 3 (Gift Lake Metis Settlement and Peavine Metis Settlement) no one has stepped forward to serve as a trustee. The same situation exists in the area served by a Demarais and Sandy Lake trustee. At press time, the nomination period was still open and candidates free to file.
In Ward 1 (Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement and Keg River), Lorraine McGillivray and Jonelle Laboucane are seeking election. McGillivray is the incumbent.
In Ward 4 (East Prairie Metis Settlement and Grouard) three people seek the seat on the board of trustees including Jesse Lamouche, Rob Porter and Taylor Laboucan. Lamouche is the incumbent.
In Ward 8 (Calling Lake) Wally Rude and Richard Monias are seeking election. Rude is the incumbent.
In Ward 9 (Anzac, Janvier, Conklin) Aimee McCamon is opposed by Jules Nokohoo. McCamon is the incumbent.