chief and council

“I have been the Chief since 2014 and continue serving in that role. As the governance spokesperson for our nation, I am passionate about helping our community. I have four children and aim to create a sustainable future for all generations. I am honoured to serve the Halfway Community in any way possible.”

- Darlene Hunter
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“I am responsible for the Education and Social Development Portfolio of the Halfway Community Council. I was elected to the council in 2017 to represent the Achla/Fox Family. I am happily married and a mother of seven children, consisting of three daughters and four sons. Additionally, I am a proud grandmother to five beautiful grandchildren. I was born and raised in HRFN, and I can fluently speak and write in Dunne’za. It is my honour to serve the Halfway community and create a safe and peaceful environment where members can come together”.
- Joyce Audit

“I served on the council from 2011 to 2013 and was re-elected in 2015. My role is to represent The Field Family and I currently hold the Economic Portfolio for Halfway Community. I was born in FSJ and raised in the Halfway community. I am a father of four sons, a stepdaughter, and a grandfather to a beautiful granddaughter. I am passionate about serving my community to the best of my ability”.

- William Field
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“I am the representative of the Metecheah/Lilly family and I hold the land portfolio for HRFN. I was born and raised in the Halfway community and have been a member of the council since 2024. I am honoured to have been elected as a replacement for our late councillor, Mazie Metecheah”.
- Annette Davis
“I am the Brady Family Representative and have been serving on the council since December 2017. Currently, I am responsible for the Finance and Administration portfolio for HRFN. It is an honour to serve the Halfway community.”
- Linda Brady
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“I am the representative of the Wokeley Family in HRFN. Since December 2017, I have been elected as a councillor and currently hold The Health Portfolio for HRFN. I am a mother of five and a grandmother of three. I was born and raised in HRFN, and I speak Dunne’za. I love my culture and am very proud to be from HRFN. I am always willing to help my people and have respect for everyone.”
- Lori Wokeley
“I am the Hunter/Jackson Family representative and hold the Housing Portfolio. I was born and raised in HRFN, I love serving and equipping my community. I have been a councillor since December 2022.”
- Charmaine Hunter
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I am Joanne West, My association with the Halfway River First Nation commenced in September 2000. I was subsequently promoted to Chief and Council Assistant (C&C Assist) since November 2019. My responsibilities involve coordinating meetings with the Chief and Council, primarily from the Oil Field Industry and various other ventures.

- Joanne West (C&C Assist)
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