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Fire Department Pleased With Addition

The Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department used its fund-raising breakfast on Saturday, June 1, as an opportunity to showcase a big new addition to help their efforts when emergencies occur. The fire department now possesses a 1995 Mack CH600 13-speed vehicle for its use, especially for larger fires. The truck carries 4,000 gallons of non-potable water. Three local firefighters transported

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Fire Department Pleased With Addition

The Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department used its fund-raising breakfast on Saturday, June 1, as an opportunity to showcase a big new addition to help their efforts when emergencies occur. The fire department now possesses a 1995 Mack CH600 13-speed vehicle for its use, especially for larger fires. The truck carries 4,000 gallons of non-potable water. Three local firefighters transported

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Posted on June 6, 2024

Agreement Made For Poplar Law Enforcement

After a break of about three years, Roosevelt County is entering a new contract with Poplar to provide law enforcement. During 2020, it was agreed to not renew the contract between the sheriff’s office and the City of Poplar. The sheriff’s office had worked under a contract with Poplar since about 2014. The Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice took over the contract after 2020.

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Agreement Made For Poplar Law Enforcement

After a break of about three years, Roosevelt County is entering a new contract with Poplar to provide law enforcement. During 2020, it was agreed to not renew the contract between the sheriff’s office and the City of Poplar. The sheriff’s office had worked under a contract with Poplar since about 2014. The Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice took over the contract after 2020.

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Posted on June 6, 2024

Local Pre-school Graduates Show Much Potential

It appears that the area should be in good shape as far as having enough physicians, police officers and firefighters in the future if responses from Wolf Point’s preschool graduates are an indication. During their graduation ceremony at Southside School on Wednesday, May 29, each of the young graduates was asked what they wanted to be when they grew up? Top responses were doctors, cops

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Local Pre-school Graduates Show Much Potential

It appears that the area should be in good shape as far as having enough physicians, police officers and firefighters in the future if responses from Wolf Point’s preschool graduates are an indication. During their graduation ceremony at Southside School on Wednesday, May 29, each of the young graduates was asked what they wanted to be when they grew up? Top responses were doctors, cops

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Posted on June 6, 2024

Whitmus To Serve As Grand Marshal

By Bill Vander Weele Don Whitmus is thrilled and honored to be selected as the grand marshal for the 101st annual Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede. This year’s Stampede is scheduled for July 10-13. Whitmus explained that he was invited to have supper during a Stampede committee meeting this spring. “Part way through the meeting, they said they selected me as grand marshal,” Whitmus said.

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Whitmus To Serve As Grand Marshal

By Bill Vander Weele Don Whitmus is thrilled and honored to be selected as the grand marshal for the 101st annual Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede. This year’s Stampede is scheduled for July 10-13. Whitmus explained that he was invited to have supper during a Stampede committee meeting this spring. “Part way through the meeting, they said they selected me as grand marshal,” Whitmus said.

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Posted on June 6, 2024

Officials Recover Body In River

The Roosevelt County Sheriff and Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law & Justice announced that at about 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3, searchers found and recovered Vinson Cooper’s remains from the Missouri River, approximately 1.5 miles downstream from where he disappeared May 27. An autopsy will be conducted at the state crime lab in Billings. Results will not be available for several weeks.

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Officials Recover Body In River

The Roosevelt County Sheriff and Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law & Justice announced that at about 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 3, searchers found and recovered Vinson Cooper’s remains from the Missouri River, approximately 1.5 miles downstream from where he disappeared May 27. An autopsy will be conducted at the state crime lab in Billings. Results will not be available for several weeks.

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Posted on June 6, 2024

Wolf Point Police Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department May 27 through June 2. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) May 29 John Johnson, 69, male, U.S. Highway 2 East, disorderly conduct, tribal court. May 30 James Eagle Sr., 56, male, 300 block of Blaine Street, public intoxication, tribal court. In addition to

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Wolf Point Police Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department May 27 through June 2. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) May 29 John Johnson, 69, male, U.S. Highway 2 East, disorderly conduct, tribal court. May 30 James Eagle Sr., 56, male, 300 block of Blaine Street, public intoxication, tribal court. In addition to

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Posted on June 6, 2024

Soul Blend Receives First Dollar

Soul Blend has joined the very limited landscape of local coffee shops in the Wolf Point area with a new location at 213½ Fallon St., just off U.S. Highway 2. The shop is tucked into the alley next to Wolf Point Warehouse Flooring. Jayden Diener and Scott Keen with the Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture presented business owner Elizabeth Solberg with a First Dollar certificate June

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Soul Blend Receives First Dollar

Soul Blend has joined the very limited landscape of local coffee shops in the Wolf Point area with a new location at 213½ Fallon St., just off U.S. Highway 2. The shop is tucked into the alley next to Wolf Point Warehouse Flooring. Jayden Diener and Scott Keen with the Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture presented business owner Elizabeth Solberg with a First Dollar certificate June

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Posted on June 6, 2024

TEB Votes To Repair Poplar Roller Rink, MHP Troopers Cross-Deputized

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held their regular full board meeting Tuesday, May 28, in Poplar. The date was moved in observance of Memorial Day. Under Law and Justice, the board voted to honor Donald Boyd with a star quilt and $500 to recognize all his hard work. They also voted to accept the names and grant tribal arrest authority under the reciprocal cross-deputization agreements for

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TEB Votes To Repair Poplar Roller Rink, MHP Troopers Cross-Deputized

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held their regular full board meeting Tuesday, May 28, in Poplar. The date was moved in observance of Memorial Day. Under Law and Justice, the board voted to honor Donald Boyd with a star quilt and $500 to recognize all his hard work. They also voted to accept the names and grant tribal arrest authority under the reciprocal cross-deputization agreements for

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Posted on June 6, 2024

Marijuana Sales Going Well During 2024

Marijuana sales dipped slightly during the month of April in Roosevelt County, according to figures from the Montana Department of Revenue. Overall estimated cannabis sales in Roosevelt County were $413,116 for April. That figures translates to $13,770 a day. The amount was $348,471 for recreational use and $64,645 for medical use. During March, the county had a total of $441,365 or $14,237

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Marijuana Sales Going Well During 2024

Marijuana sales dipped slightly during the month of April in Roosevelt County, according to figures from the Montana Department of Revenue. Overall estimated cannabis sales in Roosevelt County were $413,116 for April. That figures translates to $13,770 a day. The amount was $348,471 for recreational use and $64,645 for medical use. During March, the county had a total of $441,365 or $14,237

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Posted on June 6, 2024

Commissioners Approve Hirings During Meeting

Roosevelt County Commissioners approved a memorandum of agreement involving the Montana Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division and Wolf Point’s L.M. Clayton Airport during a meeting on Monday, June 3. The agreement allows four weather cameras to be purchased. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers explained the cameras cost $8,000 total and a 50 percent grant will be received. Roosevelt County

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Commissioners Approve Hirings During Meeting

Roosevelt County Commissioners approved a memorandum of agreement involving the Montana Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division and Wolf Point’s L.M. Clayton Airport during a meeting on Monday, June 3. The agreement allows four weather cameras to be purchased. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers explained the cameras cost $8,000 total and a 50 percent grant will be received. Roosevelt County

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Posted on June 6, 2024

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Fire Department Pleased With Addition

Fire Department Pleased With Addition

Agreement Made For Poplar Law Enforcement

Agreement Made For Poplar Law Enforcement

Local Pre-school Graduates Show Much Potential

Local Pre-school Graduates Show Much Potential

Whitmus To Serve As Grand Marshal

Whitmus To Serve As Grand Marshal

Officials Recover Body In River

Officials Recover Body In River

Wolf Point Police Blotter

Wolf Point Police Blotter

Soul Blend Receives First Dollar

Soul Blend Receives First Dollar

TEB Votes To Repair Poplar Roller Rink, MHP Troopers Cross-Deputized

TEB Votes To Repair Poplar Roller Rink, MHP Troopers Cross-Deputized

Marijuana Sales Going Well During 2024

Marijuana Sales Going Well During 2024

Commissioners Approve Hirings During Meeting

Commissioners Approve Hirings During Meeting

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