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Gas Prices Increase By 8.6 Cents

Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 8.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.31/g on Monday, Aug. 17, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 22.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.08/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 14.3 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.418

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Gas Prices Increase By 8.6 Cents

Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 8.6 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.31/g on Monday, Aug. 17, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 22.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.08/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 14.3 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.418

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Posted on August 20, 2026

Fisheries Management Plan Meeting in Glasgow

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has released the proposed 2027-2030 Statewide Fisheries Management Plan and associated environmental assessment for public review and comment. FWP staff are holding meetings across the state to discuss the updates to the plan. The meeting for Region 6 is from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Glasgow FWP Headquarters conference room at 1 Airport Road.

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Fisheries Management Plan Meeting in Glasgow

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has released the proposed 2027-2030 Statewide Fisheries Management Plan and associated environmental assessment for public review and comment. FWP staff are holding meetings across the state to discuss the updates to the plan. The meeting for Region 6 is from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Glasgow FWP Headquarters conference room at 1 Airport Road.

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Posted on August 20, 2026

Culbertson Squads Begin Fall Practices

Culbertson’s volleyball players work on their footwork during practice. The Culbertson Invitational is Saturday, Aug. 29. (Photo by Elizabeth Hendrickson)

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Culbertson Squads Begin Fall Practices

Culbertson’s volleyball players work on their footwork during practice. The Culbertson Invitational is Saturday, Aug. 29. (Photo by Elizabeth Hendrickson)

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Posted on August 20, 2026

Calder Signs With Griz

An outstanding lineman for the Wolf Point Wolves has committed to play football at the Big Sky Conference level. On Friday, Zandon Calder announced that he will be an offensive lineman for the University of Montana Griz. “It’s been a dream to play D-1 football since I was a little boy,” Calder told this newspaper. Calder is entering his senior season for the Wolves. He was an all-conference

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Calder Signs With Griz

An outstanding lineman for the Wolf Point Wolves has committed to play football at the Big Sky Conference level. On Friday, Zandon Calder announced that he will be an offensive lineman for the University of Montana Griz. “It’s been a dream to play D-1 football since I was a little boy,” Calder told this newspaper. Calder is entering his senior season for the Wolves. He was an all-conference

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Posted on August 20, 2026

Runners

Culbertson/Bainville cross-country athletes hit the streets for a workout on Monday, Aug. 17. (Photo by Elizabeth Hendrickson)

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Runners

Culbertson/Bainville cross-country athletes hit the streets for a workout on Monday, Aug. 17. (Photo by Elizabeth Hendrickson)

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Posted on August 20, 2026

Lustre Volleyball

The Lustre Lions have started volleyball practice for the season. (Left photo) Sidney Klatt keeps a ball in play. (Right photo) Monica Uy passes the ball to a teammate. (Photos by Bill Vander Weele)

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Lustre Volleyball

The Lustre Lions have started volleyball practice for the season. (Left photo) Sidney Klatt keeps a ball in play. (Right photo) Monica Uy passes the ball to a teammate. (Photos by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on August 20, 2026

Statewide Fisheries Management Plan Meeting in Glasgow Aug. 26

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has released the proposed 2027–2030 Statewide Fisheries Management Plan and associated environmental assessment (EA) for public review and comment. FWP sta_ are holding meetings across the state to discuss the updates to the plan. The meeting for Region 6 is from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Glasgow FWP Headquarters conference room at 1 Airport Road.

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Statewide Fisheries Management Plan Meeting in Glasgow Aug. 26

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has released the proposed 2027–2030 Statewide Fisheries Management Plan and associated environmental assessment (EA) for public review and comment. FWP sta_ are holding meetings across the state to discuss the updates to the plan. The meeting for Region 6 is from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at the Glasgow FWP Headquarters conference room at 1 Airport Road.

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Posted on August 20, 2026

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unable to participate because of a conflicting 4-H trip. Felixe has also found himself on the other side of a musical performance, accompanying vocalists rather than taking center stage. He has accompanied Harper Anderson for a vocal solo and said accompanying another musician requires a di_erent set of skills. “When you’re just performing, you can do it in your own style,” Felixe

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unable to participate because of ….

unable to participate because of a conflicting 4-H trip. Felixe has also found himself on the other side of a musical performance, accompanying vocalists rather than taking center stage. He has accompanied Harper Anderson for a vocal solo and said accompanying another musician requires a di_erent set of skills. “When you’re just performing, you can do it in your own style,” Felixe

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Posted on August 20, 2026

New Era For Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority

Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority board chairman Mike Trotter recently provided an update on DRWA’s activities. Trotter summarized that in December 2025, the Bureau of Reclamation issued its final concluding report for the Dry-Redwater Rural Water Project Feasibility Study. The concluding report emphasized the need for DRWA’s Rural Water Project, confirmed the Bureau of Reclamation’s

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New Era For Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority

Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority board chairman Mike Trotter recently provided an update on DRWA’s activities. Trotter summarized that in December 2025, the Bureau of Reclamation issued its final concluding report for the Dry-Redwater Rural Water Project Feasibility Study. The concluding report emphasized the need for DRWA’s Rural Water Project, confirmed the Bureau of Reclamation’s

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Posted on August 20, 2026

Cowboys

Culbertson’s football players take a quick break during pre-season practice. The open their season against Fairview on Sept. 4. (Photo by Elizabeth Hendrickson)

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Cowboys

Culbertson’s football players take a quick break during pre-season practice. The open their season against Fairview on Sept. 4. (Photo by Elizabeth Hendrickson)

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Posted on August 20, 2026

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Gas Prices Increase By 8.6 Cents

Gas Prices Increase By 8.6 Cents

Fisheries Management Plan Meeting in Glasgow

Fisheries Management Plan Meeting in Glasgow

Culbertson Squads Begin Fall Practices

Culbertson Squads Begin Fall Practices

Calder Signs With Griz

Calder Signs With Griz

Runners

Runners

Lustre Volleyball

Lustre Volleyball

Statewide Fisheries Management Plan Meeting in Glasgow Aug. 26

Statewide Fisheries Management Plan Meeting in Glasgow Aug. 26

unable to participate because of ….

unable to participate because of ….

New Era For Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority

New Era For Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority

Cowboys

Cowboys

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