to better understand why people are calling in the first place. In the coming years, the department plans to talk directly with people living in rural communities about what they need to adapt to rising temperatures. “It might be as simple as knocking on their door and saying, ‘Would you benefit from an air conditioner? How can we connect you with resources to make that happen?’” Beck said.

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its regular meeting on Monday, Sept, 23. The following agenda items were passed.: The board authorized Chairman Justin Gray Hawk to submit a 105 L lease proposal to the U.S. Department of the interior for the following facilities: Medicine Bear Complex, located in Poplar; Assiniboine & Sioux Rural Water Supply System, Poplar; Water Resources Office,

A grocery store-turnedcafe, the Gardiner Bridge, a Girl Scout camp lodge, a park that once housed war prisoners and a general store/post office are among the places recently nominated for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. “It’s quite a diverse list of historic places in Montana, which reflects our state,” said John Boughton, the National Register coordinator for the

Thomas Bleicher and Ralph “Jim” Patch are facing each other in the race to decide the next Roosevelt County Attorney. The general election is scheduled for Nov. 5. Ballots will be mailed to absentee voters on Oct. 11. The candidates answered the following questions from this newspaper. 1. What experience do you have that you feel would benefit you if you are elected to this position?

By Bill Vander Weele Enrollments for Roosevelt County and other nearby area schools are remaining steady at the start of this school year. Wolf Point’s enrollment has decreased from 726 in 2023-2024 to 685 students this year. Wolf Point High School’s enrollment increased from 204 to 207, and the junior high remains constant at 109. Enrollment for Northside has went down from 169 to

The Roosevelt County Commissioners approved a series of purchases during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 10. One of the purchases was for a snowblower to be used at the Wolf Point L.M. Clayton Airport. Cost is $11,540. The payment will be split between the City of the Wolf Point and the county. Commissioners also approved the purchase of a 2024 Ram 4x4 cab for the maintenance department.

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Adam Abdel-Aziz, 40, hold for other agency. Gordon Ahenakew Jr., 38, Browning, hold for other agency. Harry Azure, 24, Wolf Point, warrant. Frank Baker, 43, Wolf Point, hold for other agency. Shanley Leonard Bighorn, 40, Billings, hold for other agency. Robert Boyden, 47, Billings, hold for other

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Sept. 9-15. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Sept. 9 Elise Fourstar, 20, female, 400 block of Cascade Street, disorderly conduct, tribal court. Ira Follet Jr., 27, male, 500 block of Custer Street, criminal trespass, tribal court. Maurice Beaudry, 32, 500