2024 – Page 90 – Northern Plains Independent

Decision Reversed To Defund Student Program

Following pressure from U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, the Biden Administration’s Department of Education announced it has reversed its decision to defund a critical program for Montana’s rural students, and will award a total of $29,750,000, or $4,250,000 per year for seven years to the Montana University System’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP). In a

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Decision Reversed To Defund Student Program

Following pressure from U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, the Biden Administration’s Department of Education announced it has reversed its decision to defund a critical program for Montana’s rural students, and will award a total of $29,750,000, or $4,250,000 per year for seven years to the Montana University System’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP). In a

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Posted on October 24, 2024

Brockton Drops Game In Bainville

The Bainville Bulldogs punched their ticket to the six-man football players with a 54-6 home victory over Brockton on Thursday, Oct. 17. The Bulldogs accounted for 41 of their points during the first quarter of the conference game. Bainville opened the contest with a 43-yard scoring drive. After a pass from Rowan Wilson to Trevor Robertus moved the ball to the Brockton 34, the Bulldogs

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Brockton Drops Game In Bainville

The Bainville Bulldogs punched their ticket to the six-man football players with a 54-6 home victory over Brockton on Thursday, Oct. 17. The Bulldogs accounted for 41 of their points during the first quarter of the conference game. Bainville opened the contest with a 43-yard scoring drive. After a pass from Rowan Wilson to Trevor Robertus moved the ball to the Brockton 34, the Bulldogs

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Posted on October 24, 2024

Tobacco Prevention News

As Halloween nears, costumes, decorations, and horror movies are sure to generate scares. Something else that might generate a scare is the prevalence of youth using tobacco and nicotine products. Our young people are increasingly turning to new types of tobacco and nicotine products. Nearly ninety percent of youth tobacco use initiation and addiction occur before the age of eighteen. Nicotine

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Tobacco Prevention News

As Halloween nears, costumes, decorations, and horror movies are sure to generate scares. Something else that might generate a scare is the prevalence of youth using tobacco and nicotine products. Our young people are increasingly turning to new types of tobacco and nicotine products. Nearly ninety percent of youth tobacco use initiation and addiction occur before the age of eighteen. Nicotine

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Posted on October 24, 2024

Hunter Landowner Stewardship Program Launches

In Montana, maintaining positive relationships between hunters and landowners is a critical part of our culture and our heritage. In many towns around the state, these relationships extend well beyond hunting season as landowners and hunters share a commitment to their communities and ways of life. Over the years, however, things have changed and it’s more common now for hunters to use access

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Hunter Landowner Stewardship Program Launches

In Montana, maintaining positive relationships between hunters and landowners is a critical part of our culture and our heritage. In many towns around the state, these relationships extend well beyond hunting season as landowners and hunters share a commitment to their communities and ways of life. Over the years, however, things have changed and it’s more common now for hunters to use access

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Posted on October 24, 2024

NWS To Use New Cold Weather Alerts

As winter weather conditions approach, alerts used to express the danger of seasonal cold air will change, according to National Weather Service staff. Terms like “Wind Chill Warning” and “Wind Chill Watch” will no longer be used moving forward, according to NWS press materials released earlier this fall. Beginning this winter, above terms will be replaced with different ways to describe

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NWS To Use New Cold Weather Alerts

As winter weather conditions approach, alerts used to express the danger of seasonal cold air will change, according to National Weather Service staff. Terms like “Wind Chill Warning” and “Wind Chill Watch” will no longer be used moving forward, according to NWS press materials released earlier this fall. Beginning this winter, above terms will be replaced with different ways to describe

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Posted on October 24, 2024

Elks Hoop Shoot Set For Nov. 3

The Wolf Point Elks Lodge #1764 is holding its annual Hoop Shoot at the Wolf Point High School gym on Sunday, Nov. 3, starting at 2 p.m. Registration for the boys’ and girls’ age groups will begin at 1:30 p.m. that day. Age divisions are 8-9, 10-11 and 1213. Age groups are based on the age that the student will be on April 1, 2025. The Elks Hoop Shoot is free to all participants and provides

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Elks Hoop Shoot Set For Nov. 3

The Wolf Point Elks Lodge #1764 is holding its annual Hoop Shoot at the Wolf Point High School gym on Sunday, Nov. 3, starting at 2 p.m. Registration for the boys’ and girls’ age groups will begin at 1:30 p.m. that day. Age divisions are 8-9, 10-11 and 1213. Age groups are based on the age that the student will be on April 1, 2025. The Elks Hoop Shoot is free to all participants and provides

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Posted on October 24, 2024

Contest Winners

Reese Decoteau (left) and Ryley Eder were the winners of the pumpkin decorating contest Oct. 20 at a trunk or treat event hosted by B & S Qwik Stop and Fred’s Grill and Casino in Brockton. (Photo submitted by LeeAnn Wallis-Stangeland)

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Contest Winners

Reese Decoteau (left) and Ryley Eder were the winners of the pumpkin decorating contest Oct. 20 at a trunk or treat event hosted by B & S Qwik Stop and Fred’s Grill and Casino in Brockton. (Photo submitted by LeeAnn Wallis-Stangeland)

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Posted on October 24, 2024

Hunters Required To Stop At Stations

Big game hunter check stations will be in operation across Montana beginning Oct. 26 and continue through the general rifle season. Hunters must stop at check stations that they pass, even if they have not harvested any animals. For hunters without game, the check station process will be very quick and simple.

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Hunters Required To Stop At Stations

Big game hunter check stations will be in operation across Montana beginning Oct. 26 and continue through the general rifle season. Hunters must stop at check stations that they pass, even if they have not harvested any animals. For hunters without game, the check station process will be very quick and simple.

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Posted on October 24, 2024

The Wolves took momentum ….

The Wolves took momentum back with a 70-yard drive. K. Reed scored on a 26yard run to close the margin to 19-12 at the half. Conrad drove inside Wolf Point territory to open the third quarter, but strong defensive plays by Mike Bell, Zandon Calder and Sam Boysun ended the threat. The Wolves then put together a 55-yard scoring drive to take the lead. The Wolf Point Wolves will end their season

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The Wolves took momentum ….

The Wolves took momentum back with a 70-yard drive. K. Reed scored on a 26yard run to close the margin to 19-12 at the half. Conrad drove inside Wolf Point territory to open the third quarter, but strong defensive plays by Mike Bell, Zandon Calder and Sam Boysun ended the threat. The Wolves then put together a 55-yard scoring drive to take the lead. The Wolf Point Wolves will end their season

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Posted on October 24, 2024

House Candidate Visits Culbertson Council

The Culbertson Town Council held its regular meeting Oct. 14. Council member Carl Donaldson was absent. The council approved a total payment of $79,000 to Top Gun Asphalt for street repairs on the west side of town. A contract with BMS Pay to handle online payments for municipal services was also approved. Jeremy Fadness with WWC Engineering provided a new set of plans for the pool bathhouse

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House Candidate Visits Culbertson Council

The Culbertson Town Council held its regular meeting Oct. 14. Council member Carl Donaldson was absent. The council approved a total payment of $79,000 to Top Gun Asphalt for street repairs on the west side of town. A contract with BMS Pay to handle online payments for municipal services was also approved. Jeremy Fadness with WWC Engineering provided a new set of plans for the pool bathhouse

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Posted on October 24, 2024

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Decision Reversed To Defund Student Program

Decision Reversed To Defund Student Program

Brockton Drops Game In Bainville

Brockton Drops Game In Bainville

Tobacco Prevention News

Tobacco Prevention News

Hunter Landowner Stewardship Program Launches

Hunter Landowner Stewardship Program Launches

NWS To Use New Cold Weather Alerts

NWS To Use New Cold Weather Alerts

Elks Hoop Shoot Set For Nov. 3

Elks Hoop Shoot Set For Nov. 3

Contest Winners

Contest Winners

Hunters Required To Stop At Stations

Hunters Required To Stop At Stations

The Wolves took momentum ….

The Wolves took momentum ….

House Candidate Visits Culbertson Council

House Candidate Visits Culbertson Council

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