Qalipu Mi'kmaq elect Brendan Mitchell as new band chief

The QalipuMi'kmaq First Nation Bandelected a new chief and council on Friday.

The band released the results on social medialate Friday night, announcing Brendan Mitchell as the new chief.Mitchell defeated Shane Snook and Brendan Sheppard in the vote.

Erica Samms Hurley was elected as vice-chief for western, and Joseph Bouzanne was elected vice-chief, central.

TheQalipuMi'kmaqFirst NationBandrepresentsMi'kmaqin Newfoundland and Labrador.

Nine councillors were also elected, as follows:

• Benoit's Cove: Bernard White
• Corner Brook: Brian Dicks
• Exploits: Andrew Barker (acclamation)
• Flat Bay: Ben Bennett
• Gander Bay: Calvin Francis (acclamation)
• Glenwood: Francis Skeard
• Port au Port: Jasen Benwah (acclamation)
• Stephenville: Gerard Joseph Alexander
• St. George's: Arlene Blanchard White