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,

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

Wolf Point School Nov. 10: Breakfast: Apples and pancakes. Lunch: Crispy chicken salads or wraps. Nov. 11: Breakfast: Breakfast pizza bagels and bananas. Lunch: Burritos. Nov. 12: Breakfast: Banana nut muffins, sausages and oranges. Lunch: Hotdogs and mac and cheese. Nov. 13: Breakfast: Fruit parfaits, turkey bacon or sausage links. Lunch: Chili fries. *** Frontier School Nov. 10:

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Nov. 6: Beef stroganoff, buttered peas, cheddar biscuits and pineapple upside down cake. Nov. 11: Closed. Veterans Day. Nov. 13: Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, stuffing and pumpkin bars.

The Wolf Point Fire Department’s Volunteer Ball Association invites the public to a chili cook off at the Elks Club’s Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 8. Supper is scheduled for 7 p.m., and cook-off results will be announced at 9 p.m. There is a door entry cost of $20. The night will also include a silent auction, a 52 card raffle and live music from Northern Lightning.

As Halloween nears, costumes, decorations, and horror movies are sure to generate scares. Something else that can create 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. Ninety percent of youth tobacco use initiation and addiction occur before the age of 18. Nicotine exposure during