Thebacha/Fort Smith

Mayor Lynn Napier-Buckley has been re-elected the mayor of the Town of Fort Smith.

She faced two challengers in the Oct. 15 municipal elections.

Napier-Buckley collected 437 votes, compared to 255 votes for Brad Brake, a former mayor, and 61 votes for Don Matthews.

A new council was also elected on Oct. 15

It consists of Jessica Cox, who was the top vote-getter with the support of 583 residents; Ann Pischinger (557 votes); Bob McArthur and Chris Westwell, who tied with 521 votes; Kevin Smith (478 votes); Kevin Campbell (392 votes); Michael Couvrette (358 votes); and Louise Beaulieu (349 votes).

Six other people ran for council, but were unsuccessful in their bids.

Halloween events in Fort Resolution

Deninu Ku'e/Fort Resolution

Two Halloween events are planned by the Hamlet of Fort Resolution.

There will be family pumpkin carving at Lakeview Arena on Oct. 29, beginning at 6 p.m. Participants should bring their own carving kits

There will also be a Halloween costume contest on Oct. 31, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Antoine Beaulieu Memorial Hall.

Judges will determine the best, scariest and funniest costumes in five age categories.

Fort Smith museum planning fall feast

Thebacha/Fort Smith

An annual fall feast is planned for this coming weekend at Northern Life Museum & Cultural Centre in Fort Smith.

The licensed event for those aged 19 years and over will take place on Oct. 27, beginning at 7 p.m.

The feast will feature soups, breads, desserts and wine.

More information, including on tickets, is available from the museum.