Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed a bill to eliminate unnecessary telehealth regulations and open the door to expanding access to health care. “Telehealth services are transforming how care is delivered in Montana, particularly in our frontier and rural communities,” Gianforte said. “This new, commonsense law eliminates unnecessary, burdensome regulations, increases flexibility

A barbecue hosted by the Poplar Volunteer Fire Department was interrupted by sirens before the grill was even set up Saturday, April 17. The barbecue, planned for 2 p.m. at the cultural center in Poplar, was intended to thank area first responders for their assistance during recent fires that threatened residences in Poplar. The day began with a siren for a grass fire north of Poplar at 9 a.m.

Area residents heard about cooperatives and food hubs during a “Lunch and Learn” presentation held at the Wolf Point-GNDC Conference Room on Monday, April 12. Tracy McIntyre, executive director of the Montana Cooperative Development Center, was the featured speaker. The organization is a statewide resource for new and existing cooperatives. Staff offers guidance to form and manage a successful