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Allan Adam reelected Chief of ACFN

Allan Adam reelected Chief of ACFN

Oct 31, 2023 | 5:21pm
The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) is announcing the election results for their Chief and Council. With the votes now tallied, Allan Adam was re-elected as Chief of the First Nation. Chief Adam received just shy of 359 votes in total. He was challenged by Raymond Cardinal who won 218 votes. Adam has served as […]
ACFN holds general election at end of the month

ACFN holds general election at end of the month

Oct 23, 2023 | 4:32pm
The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) is holding a general election scheduled for the end of the month. The ACFN is looking to elect a Chief, four councillors, one elder member trustee, and three member trustees. Voting can occur by paper and electronic ballots for the nominated candidates. Advance voting will open Tuesday, Oct. 24, […]
ACFN calling on federal government following AER report on Kearl leak

ACFN calling on federal government following AER report on Kearl leak

Sep 28, 2023 | 5:14pm
Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation is calling on the federal government following a third-party investigation into the recent Kearl Lake incident. The report stated the AER followed procedures and responded properly however, ACFN disagrees. “The AER is not a serious, or internationally respected environmental regulator. It is captured by industry and overseen by a political class […]
Report into Kearl Lake says regulator followed processes

Report into Kearl Lake says regulator followed processes

Sep 28, 2023 | 9:21am
Deloitte Canada is out with its report into the Alberta Energy Regulator’s (AER) handling of recent incidents at Kearl Lake. The assessment states that AER responded properly and followed its procedures during the investigation into two environmental discharges at Imperial Oil’s Kearl Lake site. A claim disputed by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN). “Deloitte’s […]

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