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The Piikani Nation has elected a brand new chief and council, and an inauguration ceremony can be held on Tuesday.
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Troy (Bossman) Knowlton was elected chief together with quite a lot of board members through the Jan. 9 vote, in response to Piikani’s elections officer, Yvonne Provost.
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Knowlton will exchange present Chief Stan Grier, with whom he labored as a board member throughout Grier’s time period. This can be Knowlton’s fourth time period on the Piikani board.
“I’m humbled by the help of my nation. I wish to thank former Chief Grier for his work and dedication to our individuals and need him each success. To those that ran in opposition to me for chief, I commend you on your optimistic campaigns,” he stated in a information launch on Monday.
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Tuesday’s inauguration ceremony will happen on the Piikani Nation Secondary College.
“My dedication is to re-engage Piikani individuals within the work of their authorities,” Knowlton stated. “This implies extra group conferences, extra transparency in funding points and a method of presidency that requires accountability. Our future is shiny.”
Knowlton, who’s a enterprise proprietor, stated his precedence as chief is to construct a nation that gives alternatives for younger individuals and future generations. He’s additionally identified in Piikani Nation as a robust supporter of native sports activities and charities.
Piikani Nation is situated south of Calgary.
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