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Students Win Sweepstakes In Sidney

Wolf Point’s speech and drama team opened its season by winning Class B sweepstakes in both speech and drama at the Sidney Invitational on Saturday, Nov. 1. Earning first-place honors were Cole Boysun in humorous solo and Jayla Big Talk in humorous interpretation. Also taking first was the team of Owen Moran and Thomas Moudree for humorous theater. Placing second were Nora Hansen for mime

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Students Win Sweepstakes In Sidney

Wolf Point’s speech and drama team opened its season by winning Class B sweepstakes in both speech and drama at the Sidney Invitational on Saturday, Nov. 1. Earning first-place honors were Cole Boysun in humorous solo and Jayla Big Talk in humorous interpretation. Also taking first was the team of Owen Moran and Thomas Moudree for humorous theater. Placing second were Nora Hansen for mime

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Posted on November 6, 2025

County Adds School Safety Committee

The Roosevelt County commissioners approved the establishment of a child information and school safety team during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Montana Code Annotated 52-2-211 requires that county commissioners ensure the formation of a county or regional child information and school safety team. After being informed of the requirement, Roosevelt County Superintendent of Schools

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County Adds School Safety Committee

The Roosevelt County commissioners approved the establishment of a child information and school safety team during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Montana Code Annotated 52-2-211 requires that county commissioners ensure the formation of a county or regional child information and school safety team. After being informed of the requirement, Roosevelt County Superintendent of Schools

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Posted on November 6, 2025

Title VI Committee Elects Officers

Wolf Point’s Title VI parents committee held its first meeting of the school year at the high school on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The meeting included the election of officers for the new year. Officers unanimously selected were Rain Turcotte as chair, Imogene Lilley as vice chair and Breanna Calder as secretary. Picked as teacher representative was Kayla Messerly. Selected as student representative

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Title VI Committee Elects Officers

Wolf Point’s Title VI parents committee held its first meeting of the school year at the high school on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The meeting included the election of officers for the new year. Officers unanimously selected were Rain Turcotte as chair, Imogene Lilley as vice chair and Breanna Calder as secretary. Picked as teacher representative was Kayla Messerly. Selected as student representative

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Posted on November 6, 2025

Winter Weather Could Be Colder Than Most Years

As far as weather in northeastern Montana this winter, the National Weather Service anticipates elevated probabilities for wetter and cooler than normal conditions for December through February. A report from the service notes that there’s a higher likelihood of below normal temps and above normal precipitation for the entire three-month period. There will be fluctuations between warm/dry and

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Winter Weather Could Be Colder Than Most Years

As far as weather in northeastern Montana this winter, the National Weather Service anticipates elevated probabilities for wetter and cooler than normal conditions for December through February. A report from the service notes that there’s a higher likelihood of below normal temps and above normal precipitation for the entire three-month period. There will be fluctuations between warm/dry and

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Posted on November 6, 2025

Recount Held For Tribal Election

A recount was conducted on Thursday, Oct. 30, regarding the Oct. 25 Fort Peck Tribal General Election. In the recount, Vernice Chopper still won the 12th TEB position with 478 votes. Incumbent Lawrence Hamilton received 463 votes. The original vote count was Chopper 477, Hamilton 460. Imogene Lilley earned an associate judge position with 665 votes. Kimberly Johnson received 663 votes. The

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Recount Held For Tribal Election

A recount was conducted on Thursday, Oct. 30, regarding the Oct. 25 Fort Peck Tribal General Election. In the recount, Vernice Chopper still won the 12th TEB position with 478 votes. Incumbent Lawrence Hamilton received 463 votes. The original vote count was Chopper 477, Hamilton 460. Imogene Lilley earned an associate judge position with 665 votes. Kimberly Johnson received 663 votes. The

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Posted on November 6, 2025

Tribes Declare State Of Emergency

The Fort Peck Tribes have declared a state of emergency following the suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for the month of November. In a press release, officials assured residents that the tribes are actively developing a plan of action to address this issue until benefits are reinstated. As of Tuesday, Nov. 4, the tribes are in the process of slaughtering buffalo,

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Tribes Declare State Of Emergency

The Fort Peck Tribes have declared a state of emergency following the suspension of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for the month of November. In a press release, officials assured residents that the tribes are actively developing a plan of action to address this issue until benefits are reinstated. As of Tuesday, Nov. 4, the tribes are in the process of slaughtering buffalo,

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Posted on November 6, 2025

Dressed For Dining

Kindergarten students at Southside Elementary School show off their Halloween costumes during lunch time in the school’s cafeteria on Thursday, Oct. 30. Students enjoyed classroom parties and had a parade around to the hallways to gather candy during the fun day. (Photos by Bill Vander Weele)

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Dressed For Dining

Kindergarten students at Southside Elementary School show off their Halloween costumes during lunch time in the school’s cafeteria on Thursday, Oct. 30. Students enjoyed classroom parties and had a parade around to the hallways to gather candy during the fun day. (Photos by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on November 6, 2025

Azure Lists Goals In Return As Tribal Chairman

Floyd Azure is glad to be back sitting in the chairman’s chair for Fort Peck Tribes, but he recognizes a lot of improvements are needed on the reservation. He urges that tribal and non-tribal individuals work together to accomplish those goals. In his first week returning to the office, Azure said he is trying to put the reservation back on the right track again. His goals include staying

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Azure Lists Goals In Return As Tribal Chairman

Floyd Azure is glad to be back sitting in the chairman’s chair for Fort Peck Tribes, but he recognizes a lot of improvements are needed on the reservation. He urges that tribal and non-tribal individuals work together to accomplish those goals. In his first week returning to the office, Azure said he is trying to put the reservation back on the right track again. His goals include staying

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Posted on November 6, 2025

November Is Elks Veterans Remembrance Month

In an enduring tribute to America’s heroes, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has once again proclaimed November as Elks Veterans Remembrance Month. Elks National President Bryan Klatt encourages every lodge and community to honor those who have worn our nation’s uniform — living out this year’s theme: “Be the Difference”. “The highest appreciation is not to utter words

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November Is Elks Veterans Remembrance Month

In an enduring tribute to America’s heroes, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks has once again proclaimed November as Elks Veterans Remembrance Month. Elks National President Bryan Klatt encourages every lodge and community to honor those who have worn our nation’s uniform — living out this year’s theme: “Be the Difference”. “The highest appreciation is not to utter words

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Posted on November 6, 2025

County, Wolf Point Discuss Goal of Improving Properties

After Roosevelt County and City of Wolf Point officials each agreed to extend the memorandum of understanding regarding the clean up of abandoned tax deeded properties in Wolf Point, the next step came Tuesday, Oct. 28, when commissioners and Mayor Chris Dschaak discussed possible properties. On the list of five tax deeded properties, both parties agreed what made the most sense is researching

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County, Wolf Point Discuss Goal of Improving Properties

After Roosevelt County and City of Wolf Point officials each agreed to extend the memorandum of understanding regarding the clean up of abandoned tax deeded properties in Wolf Point, the next step came Tuesday, Oct. 28, when commissioners and Mayor Chris Dschaak discussed possible properties. On the list of five tax deeded properties, both parties agreed what made the most sense is researching

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Posted on November 6, 2025

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Students Win Sweepstakes In Sidney

Students Win Sweepstakes In Sidney

County Adds School Safety Committee

County Adds School Safety Committee

Title VI Committee Elects Officers

Title VI Committee Elects Officers

Winter Weather Could Be Colder Than Most Years

Winter Weather Could Be Colder Than Most Years

Recount Held For Tribal Election

Recount Held For Tribal Election

Tribes Declare State Of Emergency

Tribes Declare State Of Emergency

Dressed For Dining

Dressed For Dining

Azure Lists Goals In Return As Tribal Chairman

Azure Lists Goals In Return As Tribal Chairman

November Is Elks Veterans Remembrance Month

November Is Elks Veterans Remembrance Month

County, Wolf Point Discuss Goal of Improving Properties

County, Wolf Point Discuss Goal of Improving Properties

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