By Dave Branco

Newly Elected Lake Babine Nation Councillor Steps Down

Jul 6, 2018 | 3:53 PM

BURNS LAKE – Protesters have called on the new council for the Lake Babine First Nation to develop a policy to prevent anyone with a criminal conviction from running in future elections. 

Protesters say its important for leaders to have high moral standards and set a positive example for band members. 

The protests came as the new Chief Gordon Alac and his new council were sworn in. 

One newly elected councillor with a criminal record stepped down before today’s ceremony.