A new Chief and council has been elected by the Piikani Nation. (Photo: Piikani Nation)

By Justin Goulet

Piikani Nation elects new Chief and council

Jan 18, 2023 | 6:50 AM

BROCKET, AB – The Piikani Nation has elected its new Chief and council.

A voting process was held on January 9, 2023, and Troy “Bossman” Knowlton was elected as the new Chief, along with a council of eight members.

Chief Knowlton replaces Stan Grier and enters his fourth term on the Piikani Nation Council. Knowlton is a local business owner and advocate for sports and charitable causes on the Piikani Nation.

In a news release, the new Chief stated, “I am humbled by the support of my Nation.”

He thanked former Chief Stan Grier “for his work and commitment to our people and [I] wish him every success going forward.”

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Chief Knowlton also commended those who ran against him in the election, and praised their positive campaigns. He added, “Looking forward, my commitment is to re-engage Piikani people in the work of their government. That means more Band meetings, more transparency in financing issues and a style of government that demands accountability.”

Knowlton remarked, “Our future is bright. I will commit everything I have to creating a Nation that has opportunity for young people and for generations to come.”

The eight elected councillors are:

• Cynthia “Cindy” Provost
• Neil Sharp Adze Jr.
• Dimples Stump
• Albertine Crow Shoe
• Wesley Crow Shoe
• Helen Flamand
• Martin Iron Shirt
• Jordan No Chief

Full election results are available at the Piikani Nation website.

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