Toni Heron

Elected Salt River First Nation chief suspended for a fifth time

The council of SRFN has handed down five consecutive suspensions for Heron since shortly after she took office last October.


The elected chief of Salt River First Nation (SRFN) has been suspended for a fifth consecutive time. Toni Heron confirmed on Friday she was handed another 60-day suspension earlier this month. She also provided a copy of the band council resolution (BCR) ordering the suspension. It was signed by every…



Councillors Removed By Membership

Members of the Salt River First Nation (SRFN) have voted overwhelmingly to oust two councillors from their positions. On the evening of October 23, members of the SRFN gathered at Roaring Rapids Conference room to decide the future of councillors Brad Laviolette and Kendra Bourke. Many felt there was a…