Ernest Betsina says he has proven himself a capable chief and the support he received in WednesdaySA国际影视传媒檚 election proved that.  

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Betsina won the position of Ndilo chief with 205 votes, while candidate Shirley Tsetta received 130 and Alex Beaulieu 33. Betsina and Tsetta ran against each other in 2013, and at that time Betsina won by a single vote.

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Betsina has a few large and complex issues he plans to take on during his term: moving the Akaitcho land claim forward, changing City of Yellowknife and YKDFN boundaries and obtaining an apology and compensation from the federal government for the contamination caused by Giant Mine.

Many of these issues will likely take longer than his four-year term, something that doesnSA国际影视传媒檛 deter Betsina.

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Betsina said he heard from many members as he went door to door during his campaign, all of which he plans to put together into a work plan when he takes office.

Alex Beaulieu congratulated Betsina for his win and said he does not plan to appeal the result. He said he will still carry on with plans to set up cultural camps on the land, as the process of chief has SA国际影视传媒渓it a fireSA国际影视传媒� under him to continue this work.

Betsina will officially become chief after a five-day appeal period set out in the election code, during which any voter or candidate can appeal the result or submit a complaint.

Returning election officer Phil Moon Son said there were no complications with the vote and no issues raised during or after the count Wednesday evening.

Candidate Shirley Tsetta could not be reached for comment as of press time.