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Elections in six communities kicking off with nomination period on September 6

Bailey Moreton
By Bailey Moreton

The nomination period for several upcoming municipal elections starts on September 6.

Fort Simpson, Fort Smith, Hay River, Inuvik and Norman Wells all have their elections coming up on October 18.

Nominees can submit their names for the position of mayor or can run for a councillor starting September 6.

The Tłı̨chǫ government held their own municipal elections earlier this year.

Eleven other hamlets are also scheduled to happen later this year, in December.

Bailey Moreton
Bailey Moreton
Bailey is new to the north, arriving from Ottawa where he studied journalism at Carleton University. He has worked for newspapers in Halifax, Windsor, and Ottawa. He came to the north hoping to see polar bears. He will settle for a bison. If you have a tip, send it to 905 252-9781, or [email protected].

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