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By Andie Mollins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Williams Lake Tribune Nelson (Charlie) Williams announced his resignation as chief of Ulkatcho First Nation effective Tuesday, Dec. 2 due to family priorities. Williams was first elected in April 2025 following the leadership of Chief Lynda Price and has previously served as councillor. \u201cServing as your Chief has been one of the greatest honours of my life,\u201d Williams wrote in a letter announcing his resignation. \u201cI am deeply grateful for the trust, support and collaboration you have shown me throughout my many terms as Council and as your Chief.\u201d Read more: Ulkatcho First Nation elects Charlie Williams as chief The letter was shared on the Ulkatcho First Nation\u2019s Facebook page on Nov. 25, accompanied by the council\u2019s regrets to see the chief… <\/p>\n

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By Andie Mollins, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Williams Lake Tribune Nelson (Charlie) Williams announced his resignation as chief of Ulkatcho First Nation effective Tuesday, Dec. 2 due to family priorities. Williams was first elected in April 2025 following the leadership of Chief Lynda Price and has previously served as councillor. \u201cServing as your Chief has been one of the greatest honours of my life,\u201d Williams wrote in a letter announcing his resignation. \u201cI am deeply grateful for the trust, support and collaboration you have shown me throughout my many terms as Council and as your Chief.\u201d Read more: Ulkatcho First Nation elects Charlie Williams as chief The letter was shared on the Ulkatcho First Nation\u2019s Facebook page on Nov. 25, accompanied by the council\u2019s regrets to see the chief... <\/p>\n

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