YELLOWKNIFE Newly elected members of the Northwest Territories legislature have chosen their next premier. R.J. Simpson, the legislature member for Hay River North, won on the second round of voting Thursday.
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MLAs vying to become the N.W.T.'s next premier will deliver their pitch in a 20 minute speech on Thursday. On Dec. 7, MLAs will have the chance to ask premier candidates two questions before casting their vote. The Speaker and cabinet is also elected on Dec. 7.