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Election

Whispering Pines-Clinton Indian Band members elect new chief and council

Feb 8, 2022 | 12:18 PM

KAMLOOPS — The Whispering Pines-Clinton Indian Band has a new chief and two new councillors.

In a news release, WPCIB notes former councillor Ed LeBourdais was elected chief by a 58-44 vote over Trevor Tresierra.

LeBourdais, who will serve a two-year term, succeeds longtime chief Mike LeBourdais, who did not run for re-election.

Joining LeBourdais will be new councillors Mat Lewis and Sunny LeBourdais. Incumbent councillor Jack Bones was among three candidates who were not elected to council.