With ice coming off Montana’s lakes and rivers, it’s important to remember that cold water can be deadly. If you are recreating on or around water this spring, remember to wear a life jacket and always tell someone where you are going and when you plan on returning. Here are the phases of cold water immersion: Cold shock (initial entry to 5 minutes): Gasping for breath and hyperventilation

The Montana High School Association halted state basketball tournaments after 9 p.m. Friday, March 13, calling the action a cancellation. The move came before any championship games had been played. The action by the MHSA came just hours after Gov. Steve Bullock, D-Mont., announced that four people in Montana had tested positive for Coronavirus. Class B boys’ and girls’ tournaments were

The Wolves’ Lance St. Germaine has been selected a Class B boys’ basketball All-State selection. St. Germaine, a 5-foot-5 senior, often scored 20-plus points per game during the recent season. Other District 2B Class B All-State selections were Harlem’s Brad Cichosz and Malta’s Tanner Smith. Both are seniors. Nick Page and St. Germaine were named to the 2B First team honors. Page

2020 Montana hunting and fishing licenses went on sale Sunday, March 1, and this year people will see some changes to how they can buy general licenses and apply for special (limited draw) licenses and permits. This year, FWP will not accept paper applications. That means to apply for a special license/permit in 2020, hunters will need to apply online or at an FWP office. Additionally, all people

A recent Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation conservation project played a prominent role in President Trump calling for full, dedicated funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The Senate just introduced a bill that creates permanent, full funding for LWCF. “It cannot be overstated how important this program is for the future of conservation,” said Kyle Weaver, RMEF president and CEO.

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department March 9-15. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: March 9 Jesse Demarrias, 28, male, 300 block of Front Street, warrants, tribal court. Terrance Beaudry, 40, male, 300 block of Front Street, aggravated assault, tribal court. Twelve-year-old