Kukpi7 (Chief) Fred Robbins at Vert Lake (photo submitted by Esk'etemc)
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Fred Robbins wins re-election for Esk’etemc First Nation

Teryn Midzain
By Teryn Midzain

Fred Robbins has been re-elected as Chief of the Esk’etemc First Nation.

Robbins won in a close race, only 10 votes higher than the runner-up.

He got 179 votes, and Charlene Belleau received 169.

Carolyn Belleau topped the vote for Councillor, receiving 214 votes. Audrey Grinder and Chelsea King were the other councillors elected, receiving 184 and 178, respectively.

There were 480 ballots cast out of 1085 eligible voters.

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Teryn Midzain
Teryn Midzain
Teryn is a News Reporter based in Quesnel, B.C. He started his career in local journalism for campus and community radio. He spent six months living in London, UK, studying journalism and working in the field before returning to focus on building a long-term career. A passionate sports enthusiast, he moonlights as an amateur race car driver and plays Dungeons & Dragons when he is not on the clock or out in nature.

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