McPherson Funeral Set For Saturday

There will be some well-known political figures attending this weekend’s funeral of Couchiching First Nations Chief Chuck McPherson.
Ontario’s Aboriginal Affairs Minister David Zimmer will among those attending Saturday’s gathering at the Couchiching First Nations arena.
Ontario’s Premier Kathleen Wynne, though, will not be there.
Ontario regional chief Stan Beardy is also attending on behalf of the Assembly of First Nations.
McPherson’s death, meantime, has prompted a delay in the band’s nomination meeting for this year’s elections.
A notice issued by the band’s electoral officer says it will now take place January 23rd.
Elections for the chief and six councillor positions are slated for March 6th.