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SFN Council candidate list released

Eight people are currently in the race to be named the next Chief of Saugeen First Nation, as candidates were nominated this week.

Current Chief Conrad Ritchie is among those nominated for the highest position, as are Lester Anoquot, Sonja George, Richard Jacobs, Audra Root, Clinton Root, Phillip Doran Ritchie and Dolly Pucan.

Fore the nine councillor positions, there is over 40 candidates nominated.

Those that aren't interested still have until Saturday afternoon to decline their nomination, or their names will appear on the ballot.

The election will be held on August 30 at the James Mason Memorial Culture and Recreation Centre.

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