Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced the launch of the third annual Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest, open to Montana youth and apprentice hunters ages 10 to 17. “Over the last two years, we’ve been inspired by the incredible stories from young hunters across Montana in our Youth Hunting Story Contest,” Gianforte said. “As we launch the contest for its third year, I invite

Froid/Lake’s Joseph carries the ball during the game against Jordan on Friday, Sept. 20. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Eddie looks for running room during the homecoming contest against Jordan in Medicine Lake. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Froid resident Bailey Christoffersen just returned from Bozeman as part of REAL Montana (Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership). For Christoffersen and other members of REAL Montana Class VI, this was the first of 10 seminars in their two-year educational program. While in Bozeman, the class completed personality assessments, participated in a high ropes course, and received training

Real Montana Class VI members include (back from left) Tim McEntire, Pete Steilman, Greg Gabel and Nate Hagen. (Third row) Colt Coffee, Bailey Christoffersen, Riley Slivka, Marla Chappell and Alice Miller. (Second row) Debbie Skibicki, Tina Nolevanko, Rob Bruer, Wes Gadwa and Alexis Canen. (First row) Russ Batie, Sheridan Hoyer, Clint Johannes, Brad Lopez, Erin Madison, and Tosha Johnson. (Photo