The Esk’etemc First Nation is having an election this weekend.
Members will elect a new chief and three councillors on Sunday, Nov. 8.
Chief Fred Robbins is seeking re-election against two opponents, Charlene Belleau and Kerry Chelsea.
Chelsea is also seeking a seat on council.
First Nation members will choose from 10 candidates for the open councillor seats.
The councillor candidates are: Tahnea Alphonse, Carolyn Belleau, Kerry Chelsea, JoAnn Dufresne, Demitirus George, Audrey Grinder, Chelsea King, Mercie Jane Paul, and Loretta Stanislaus (Paul).
Samantha Rosvold-Mills dropped out of the councillor race earlier in the election period.
The polling station is at the Esk’et Gym, located at 1004 Esket Drive in Alkali Lake, and polls will be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Mail-in ballots will be available for members who are living off the reservation.
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