The Foundation for Montana History announced its largest ever grant making cycle this week, awarding over $240,000 to communities across Montana, including Sidney. The foundation is a nonprofit based in Helena that raises funds and makes grants for community-based history initiatives. Since starting the grant program in 2012, they have placed over $1.7 million into history and preservation projects.

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its regular meeting Monday, April 8. During the education period, the board voted to authorize Tribal correspondence and documents related to the ANA Native Language Preservation and Maintenance Grant Application. The board also approved free hunting and fishing licenses for all medical professionals who work on the Fort Peck Reservation. Bird hunting

Frontier School April 22: Hot dogs, pasta salad, fruits and veggies. April 23: Creamy chicken casserole, fruits and veggies. April 24: Ham patties, scalloped potatoes, fruits and veggies. April 25: Spaghetti with meat sauce, fruits and veggies. April 26: No school. *** Wolf Point School April 22: Breakfast: Breakfast on a stick and oranges. Lunch: Turkey sub sandwiches, chips,

Wolf Point Congregate Meals April 18: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetable and dessert. April 23: Salmon loaf, au gratin potatoes, vegetable and dessert. April 25: Goulash, breadsticks, green beans, birthday cake and ice cream.

After a hearing was conducted by the Fort Peck tribal executive board on Monday, April 15, regarding the conduct of one of its members, the votes came up shy in disciplining TEB member Stacey Summers. The executive board discussed the alleged code of ethics violation in closed session from 9:04 a.m. to 3:43 p.m. on Monday. Two-thirds of the board or seven votes were needed to rule against

Fort Peck Community College is seeking community input as part of an overall needs assessment that it is currently conducting. All community members will have an opportunity to share feedback and input about FPCC via an online survey, whether or not they have attended any of the school’s programs, courses or activities. The input from the community will help to provide insights and guidance

Wolf Point Congregate Meals April 4: Chicken alfredo, garlic bread, mixed vegetables and dessert. April 9: Chili, cornbread and dessert. April 11: Boneless pork ribs, oven potatoes, vegetable and dessert.

Great Northern Development Corporation and the Small Business Development Center have announced the finalists of the third Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition. This transformative initiative is set to unfold across the seven-county region of northeastern Montana including Valley, Garfield, Mc-Cone, Richland, Roosevelt, Sheridan and Daniels counties. Start-Up finalists are Wolf Point Mercantile

Frontier School April 8: Pulled pork hoagies, coleslaw, fruits and veggies. April 9: Cheeseburgers, fruits and veggies. April 10: Chicken drummies, mashed potatoes, fruits and veggies. April 11: Goulash, fruits and veggies. April 12: No school. *** Wolf Point School April 8: Breakfast: Loaded hashbrowns and oranges. Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, frozen strawberries