On June 25 at 5 p.m. a swearing in ceremony took place at the Margret Patrick Memorial Hall. Wilf Adam was sworn in as the new chief for Lake Babine Nation. Along with a new chief the following council was also sworn in: Bessie West – Deputy Chief, Melvin Joseph – Woyenne council, Debbie West – Woyenne council, Jason Charlie – Woyenne council, Fabian Michell – Woyenne council, Erin Alec – Old Fort council, Mildred George – Tachet council, Dolores Alec – Tachet council, Lyle Michel – Fort Babine council. The new chief and council will stand for the next three years. Congratulations to all of you. (Laura Blackwell photo/Lakes District ÑÇÖÞÌìÌÃ)