Great Northern Development Corporation is excited to announce that it has been awarded $1,383,928.58 from the Montana Department of Commerce’s Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund Program. This funding will allow GNDC to support tourism-related businesses across northeastern Montana, offering competitive loan options that help businesses start, expand and thrive in the region.

A Christmas Bazaar is planned at the Froid School gym on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To reserve a spot, call Kaitlyn at 406480-9551. An FFA chili cook off is also planned. Christmas in Culbertson is coming up on Saturday, Dec. 7, including Breakfast with Santa beginning at 9 a.m. at the Culbertson High School cafeteria. That event is hosted by the Culbertson Women’s and Lions clubs.

The Bainville Town Council held its regular meeting The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Toby Romo. Those present included Romo, Carol Rasmussen and Will Rathbun. A quorum was established. Clerk Billie Jo Cochran was also present. Guests included Darrel Rasmussen and David Norton. During public comment, Darrel Rasmussen inquired about the Local Government Study committee.

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Tanner Baker, 31, Helena, hold for other agency. Mada Bergie, 31, Sidney, warrant. Mikey Bucholz, 38, Great Falls, hold for other agency. Brandon Buckles, 37, Poplar, hold for other agency. Nicholas Burshia, 26, Culbertson, warrant. Daniel Callow, 44, Fort Wayne, Ind., serving sentence. Cameron

Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 2.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.90/g on Monday, Dec. 2, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 19.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 23.4 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has risen 1.1 cents in the last week and stands at $3.514

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 76 calls from Nov. 26 to Dec. 1. The calls included the following: Nov. 26 Deputies were dispatched for a potential domestic dispute in Culbertson’s city limits. There was an argument between a male and a female. No arrests were made. The parties decided to separate for the night. Deputies responded to a disturbance call involving