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09 May 2024
EPA Funds Plan For Lead Pipes, Paint
On May 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $28,650,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America plan to help Montana identify and replace lead service lines, preventing exposure to lead in drinking water. Lead can cause a range of serious health impacts, including irreversible harm to brain development in children. To protect children and families, President Biden has committed
EPA Funds Plan For Lead Pipes, Paint
On May 2, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $28,650,000 from President Biden’s Investing in America plan to help Montana identify and replace lead service lines, preventing exposure to lead in drinking water. Lead can cause a range of serious health impacts, including irreversible harm to brain development in children. To protect children and families, President Biden has committed
Bill Introduced To Protect Rural Postal Service, Prevent Unnecessary Consolidation Of Mail Processing Operations
In response to the United States Postal Service finalizing the decision to relocate Missoula’s Processing and Distribution Center outgoing processing operations to Spokane, Wash., U.S. Senator Jon Tester introduced his Protecting Access to Rural Carriers for Every Location Act — legislation to prohibit unnecessary and harmful consolidation of mail processing operations nationwide.
“The
Bill Introduced To Protect Rural Postal Service, Prevent Unnecessary Consolidation Of Mail Processing Operations
In response to the United States Postal Service finalizing the decision to relocate Missoula’s Processing and Distribution Center outgoing processing operations to Spokane, Wash., U.S. Senator Jon Tester introduced his Protecting Access to Rural Carriers for Every Location Act — legislation to prohibit unnecessary and harmful consolidation of mail processing operations nationwide.
“The
Dakota, Nakoda Language Courses Set
The Fort Peck Tribes Language and Culture Department is hosting a summer Dakota/Nakoda language program for youth ages 10-17.
The enrollment period is officially open for classes running June 4 to July 25.
Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Language and Culture building in Poplar and the Wolf Point Community Center. Language lessons be offered, as well as cultural teachings
Dakota, Nakoda Language Courses Set
The Fort Peck Tribes Language and Culture Department is hosting a summer Dakota/Nakoda language program for youth ages 10-17.
The enrollment period is officially open for classes running June 4 to July 25.
Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Language and Culture building in Poplar and the Wolf Point Community Center. Language lessons be offered, as well as cultural teachings
Attorney General Issues Statement In Observance Of MMIP Awareness Day
Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued the following statement in observance of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day: “As a former prosecutor in Roosevelt County and now as attorney general, I have seen firsthand the impact the missing Indigenous persons and human trafficking crises are having on Montana’s tribal communities. At the Department of Justice, we remain committed
Attorney General Issues Statement In Observance Of MMIP Awareness Day
Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued the following statement in observance of Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day: “As a former prosecutor in Roosevelt County and now as attorney general, I have seen firsthand the impact the missing Indigenous persons and human trafficking crises are having on Montana’s tribal communities. At the Department of Justice, we remain committed
CFD Gets Elks Grant
The Culbertson Volunteer Fire Department recently received a $1,949 grant from the Montana State Elks Major Project via the Wolf Point Elks Lodge #1764 for the purchase of lights. Pictured are (left to right) CFD secretary Mike Olson, Wolf Point Elks Lodge grant writer Julie Pedersen and firefighters Travis Gabriel and Robert O’Connell.
(Submitted photo)
CFD Gets Elks Grant
The Culbertson Volunteer Fire Department recently received a $1,949 grant from the Montana State Elks Major Project via the Wolf Point Elks Lodge #1764 for the purchase of lights. Pictured are (left to right) CFD secretary Mike Olson, Wolf Point Elks Lodge grant writer Julie Pedersen and firefighters Travis Gabriel and Robert O’Connell.
(Submitted photo)
Governor Gianforte Encourages Montana Students To Participate In America’s Field Trip Contest
Monday, May 6, Governor Greg Gianforte encouraged Montana students in grades 3 to 12 to participate in America’s Field Trip, a nationwide scholastic contest designed to engage youth in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
“Montanans are proud to be American, and it is important for us to instill this patriotic spirit in the next generation,”
Governor Gianforte Encourages Montana Students To Participate In America’s Field Trip Contest
Monday, May 6, Governor Greg Gianforte encouraged Montana students in grades 3 to 12 to participate in America’s Field Trip, a nationwide scholastic contest designed to engage youth in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
“Montanans are proud to be American, and it is important for us to instill this patriotic spirit in the next generation,”
MDT, OPI Awarded Funds For Teen Driver Training In Tribal Communities
Thanks to a grant from the Governors Highway Safety Association and Ford Motor Company Fund, Native American teens in Montana will have more access to hands-on driver training.
The Montana Department of Transportation and the Office of Public Instruction partnered for the grant that focuses on advancing traffic safety for teens in underserved areas. Many of the tribal youth in Montana have no
MDT, OPI Awarded Funds For Teen Driver Training In Tribal Communities
Thanks to a grant from the Governors Highway Safety Association and Ford Motor Company Fund, Native American teens in Montana will have more access to hands-on driver training.
The Montana Department of Transportation and the Office of Public Instruction partnered for the grant that focuses on advancing traffic safety for teens in underserved areas. Many of the tribal youth in Montana have no
Joaquin Andrews
Joaquin Walks Two Andrews, 49, of Brockton died April 26, 2024.
He was born May 19, 1974, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Doris Rae Bighorn Andrews and Murray Andrews. About a year later, he was on this first airplane trip for the move to Brockton.
He graduated from Poplar High School and, after a couple of years of employment at the Fort Peck Tribal Express, he attended the United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, N.D. He graduated with a degree in graphic/ commercial design. Later, he would be employed at UTTC in the same department. A few years and a couple of jobs later, he moved back to Brockton. He was employed with the Fort Peck Tribes Transportation Department up until his death.
At an early age, he was curious about symbols, letters and pictures. He started drawing pictures of stories he made up, usually of space ships or anything to do with outer space. He started listening to music associated with these subjects which then was mostly classical music. Later, he would be conducting his orchestra in front of the TV or the cassette tape player. He started reading
Joaquin Andrews
Joaquin Walks Two Andrews, 49, of Brockton died April 26, 2024.
He was born May 19, 1974, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Doris Rae Bighorn Andrews and Murray Andrews. About a year later, he was on this first airplane trip for the move to Brockton.
He graduated from Poplar High School and, after a couple of years of employment at the Fort Peck Tribal Express, he attended the United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, N.D. He graduated with a degree in graphic/ commercial design. Later, he would be employed at UTTC in the same department. A few years and a couple of jobs later, he moved back to Brockton. He was employed with the Fort Peck Tribes Transportation Department up until his death.
At an early age, he was curious about symbols, letters and pictures. He started drawing pictures of stories he made up, usually of space ships or anything to do with outer space. He started listening to music associated with these subjects which then was mostly classical music. Later, he would be conducting his orchestra in front of the TV or the cassette tape player. He started reading
License Required To Train Dogs Using Birds Not Raised In Captivity
Anyone training bird dogs using game birds not raised in captivity needs to hold a bird dog training license, whether on private or public land. If you are training dogs with captive-reared birds, a license is not required.
The Fish and Wildlife Commission requires anyone purchasing a bird dog training license intending to train on public land to designate the number of dogs being trained.
License Required To Train Dogs Using Birds Not Raised In Captivity
Anyone training bird dogs using game birds not raised in captivity needs to hold a bird dog training license, whether on private or public land. If you are training dogs with captive-reared birds, a license is not required.
The Fish and Wildlife Commission requires anyone purchasing a bird dog training license intending to train on public land to designate the number of dogs being trained.
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