Blackfoot councillor dies

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The Blackfoot band, east of Calgary, has again been plunged into mourning with the tragic death of council member, Hubert Low Horn whose death comes almost six months after the death of another council member, Adam Solway.

Low Horn, who held the portfolio of education on council died of cancer last week.

"Many of us are not participating in any of the social activities at the moment," explained band member Julia Wright. "We all feel so shocked at two of our councillors going so close together," she added.

The Blackfoot band is due to go to the polls to elect Chief and Council in November. However, a by-election to elect a councillor to replace Low Horn will be held within the next three months.

Other members of the Blackfoot council were not available for comment at the time of going to press.