Plenty Of Memories In County From 2025
April
Crowned prom queen and king in Culbertson were Jazzmin Fugere and Mark Kirkaldie. Crowned in Froid were queen Addison Elvsaas and king Joseph Robertson.
Wolf Point School officials held informational meetings at three schools regarding moving grade levels. A proposal is having thirdgrade students attend Northside Elementary School and sixth-grade students attend classes at the junior high school. Board chair Roxanne Gourneau explained the proposal hasn’t come overnight and that school officials have been considering changes for a decent amount of time.
C& B Operations played host to grand opening festivities Thursday, April 3, in Culbertson. Service writer admin Dixie Berwick told the Community News that approximately 400 people attended the luncheon event, which included a ribbon cutting, tours of the facility and several special presentations. The brand new facility is located on the north side of U.S. Highway 2 next to Hi-Line Inn & Suites.
When filing opened for municipal elections in Roosevelt County on Thursday, April 17, Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak filed for re-election. “One more time if it’s wanted,” Dschaak said of his decision to seek a fourth term. Dschaak explained it was a tough decision, but he feels his leadership is needed with the city going through a large sewer departments.
As part of their desire to reduce suicides in the area, Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board members have announced the establishment of a transitional living unit in Poplar to assist juveniles. The facility features eight beds for males, eight beds for females and four flex beds. No timeline has yet been set for how long the juveniles can stay at the transitional living unit.
Selected Bainville’s prom queen and king were Miah Pippenger and Trevor Robertus.
May
Wolf Point city council member Lance FourStar discussed the role and requirements of a new community patrol during a Wolf Point Community Organization’s meeting. FourStar said the patrol is a possible “solution to the murders and violence happening in Wolf Point.”
Terrance “TJ” Lafromboise was one of the speakers who offered hope during the 988 Tribal Mental Health Summit held in Poplar. “If you can provide hope, you can possibly save a life,” Lafromboise said regarding a suicide prevention message.
Liara Braaten and Verlin Steppler were winners in contested school board elections in Roosevelt County. Braaten won elected to a one-year position on the Wolf Point School Board. She defeated current trustee Robert Manning by a margin to 110 to 25 votes. Steppler won election to a three-year term in Culbertson. Steppler unofficially received 148 votes to win the three-person race. Heather Carlisle received 66 and Chris Newbill had 48 votes.
A structure fire claimed a building owned by Andy Ullmer at 20 Broadway Ave. in Culbertson. Ullmer said that the building was used for storage and worker apartments. Culbertson Fire Department Chief Mike Olson said that smoke was observed at the address by a local resident, who called dispatch at 3:49 p.m. No neighboring structures were affected and no major injuries were reported, though one community member was treated for smoke inhalation.
The Roosevelt County commissioners hired Derek McNabb as the county’s road foreman during their meeting on Monday, May 12. McNabb has been serving as interim road manager since the death of longtime road foreman Ken Norgaard in April.
Lustre Christian’s Johnslee Pierre won championships in the 300-meter hurdles, long jump and triple jump at the Class C state track meet.
June
The Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department responded to a shed on fire on West Blaine Street on Friday, May 30. The fire spread and destroyed a house as well. Mutual aid was provided by firefighters from Valley County and Poplar. There were no injuries.
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