20 March 2025

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Connie Jean Sutherland

Connie Jean Sutherland


Connie Jean Sutherland, 65, of Poplar died March 10, 2025. She was born Dec. 10, 1959, in Fort Belknap, the eldest daughter to her father, Richard Sutherland Sr., and mother, Louise (Buckles) Ell. Growing up, she went to various schools throughout Montana including Poplar, Rocky Boy and Columbia Falls. Throughout her life, she had numerous occupations, including working the H & S Smoke Shack and TJ’s Quick Stop and Casino. Her favorite was taking beading orders. She loved to bead for family and friends. She loved to watch her family dance at the local powwow celebrations., She met Brian and they married Oct. 11, 2012. She had four children who helped fulfill her life. They gave her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had a great sense of humor and could joke around with just about anyone in the room. She turned coworkers into family. She is survived by her husband, Brian Jones; sons, Charles Plante Jr., Travis Pribbernow and Charles Pribbernow Jr.; siblings, Cheryl Sutherland, Harold “Mr. Dean” Sutherland and Sandra Sutherland; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Chelsea Pribbernow; and brother, Richard Sutherland Jr. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 13, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Burial was at the Box Elder Cemetery in Poplar. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel assisted with the arrangements.

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Bread Makers

Bread Makers


Roosevelt County Extension agent Wendy Becker, brought the bread fair to Bainville School recently. Fifth grade students learned where bread ingredients come from and the steps in making bread. (Photo submitted)

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13 March 2025

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Residents Discuss Town’s  Appearance With County

Residents Discuss Town’s Appearance With County


Tori Matejovsky, executive director for the Great Northern Development Corporation, and Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce officer Nicole Miller spoke to Roosevelt County commissioners about possible steps to improve the community’s appearance during a meeting on Tuesday, March 4. Matejovsky mentioned the plight and number of abandoned properties in Wolf Point. She noted that aspect of Wolf

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Lustre Displays Tournament Support

Lustre Displays Tournament Support


Fans of the Lustre Christian boys’ basketball team made the journey to Sidney to support the Lions for the Eastern C divisional tournament last week. The Lions opened the tournament with victories over Culbertson and Plentywood. Lustre earned its third straight berth to the Class C state tournament to be played in Butte starting Thursday, March 13. Lustre lost against Scobey in the divisional