Removal of Chief upheld by court

A federal court has upheld the move by the Piikani First Nation to remove Chief Gayle Strikes With A Gun from office. First Nation officials say the removal stems from a conflict of interest, which initially led to Strikes With A Gun’s suspension in 2012. She was stripped of her title late last year. Acting chief Clayton Small Legs will continue to assume leadership duties until the band’s next election in January.