FISHER RIVER CREE NATION, MB – AUGUST 24, 2019 – Members of the Fisher River Cree Nation have elected Chief David Crate, with three incumbents; Darrell Thaddeus, Carl Cochrane and Vince Crate remaining along with newly elected Councillor, Josh Sinclair.
To the Office of Chief:
- David Crate – 547 Votes
This marks Chief Crates 9th straight term as Chief and 13th total; David also served as Councillor for a total of 3 terms.
To the Office of Councillor:
- Darrell Thaddeus – 345 Votes
Darrell has now been elected for his 6th straight term.
- Josh Sinclair – 303 Votes
Josh will be serving his first term ever as a Councillor of Fisher River Cree Nation.
- Carl Cochrane – 278 Votes
Carl has been in Council for now going to be 7 straight terms, and serving 2 terms prior.
- Vince Crate – 263 Votes
Vince was on Council 4 straight terms before not seeking re-election on 2011; since being elected back in 2015 , this will mark Vince’s 3rd straight term and total of 7 terms altogether.
Members of Fisher River Cree Nation thank Shirley Anne Cochrane for her 4 years of services to the Community.