05 January 2023

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Vega Receives Recognition  From Montana Democratic Party

Vega Receives Recognition From Montana Democratic Party


Maria Vega of the Fort Peck Reservation has been recognized as a female leader in the Montana Democratic party. As part of the party’s upcoming women’s event, she will be saluted in the Native American category. The 10th annual Celebration of Democratic Women will take place in Helena on Feb. 2. During the salute to women, Vega will provide a speech of up to 10 minutes and tell her

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Poplar’s Atchico Looks Back On A Year In Fashion

Poplar’s Atchico Looks Back On A Year In Fashion


Poplar’s Jen Atchico told the Northern Plains Independent that 2022 has been a big year for her and others involved in the world of Native fashion. Atchico founded Indigenous Eyecon in July of 2021, debuting at a show in Las Vegas. Since then, the self-taught makeup artist has participated in a dozen shows, including events in Billings, Butte, Denver, Colo., Las Vegas and Sante Fe, NM., New York,

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TheYear  In Review

TheYear In Review


The year 2022 was full of news in the eastern Roosevelt County area. Here are some of the interesting stories in the area for each month of the year. September 1. The Montana VFW presented special recognition in honor of Bainville native Michael Picard, who gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country during the Vietnam War on Feb. 20, 1968. The Montana VFW has been honoring one individual from

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Sheriff’s Office Honors Employees

Sheriff’s Office Honors Employees


The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office recognized three of its top employees during presentations on Friday, Dec. 30. Honored were Dhareen Villaluz as Deputy of the Year, Jared Taylor as Detention Officer of the Year and Brandy Sutton as Dispatcher of the Year. Sheriff Jason Frederick said he wants to make the awards an annual event. “We used to, but we have gotten away from it,” Frederick

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4-H Students, Supporters  Receive Annual Honors

4-H Students, Supporters Receive Annual Honors


A highlight of the year for the Roosevelt County 4-H program was Achievement Day held at the Community Center in Froid. The Up-N-Atom 4-H Club hosted the event and had members involved in babysitting, photography, baking, cooking, sewing, woodworking, beef, sheep, swine, goat, vet science, small engines and Cloverbud projects. Keira Stentoft of the Up-N-Atom 4-H Club received the Outstanding Secretary

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