Mark your calendars for the MFBF Young Farmer and Rancher Leadership Conference Jan. 23-25, at the Holiday Inn in Great Falls. The conference provides an incredible opportunity to learn about markets, accounting software, calving preparedness, water rights and generational farming and ranching. The event kicks off the afternoon of Friday, Jan. 23, with Beef Quality Assurance training followed

A very strong wind storm created blizzard conditions in the area and some spots lost electrical power on Wednesday night, Dec. 17. Lindsey McNabb, Roosevelt County’s disaster and emergency services coordinator, said that she sent out advisories to urge people to stay home during the night. “My phone was going off the hook all evening,” McNabb said. She also stayed in contact with

The Culbertson School District Board met in regular session on Tuesday, Dec. 16. Trustees present were Chris Petersen, chair; Wendy Becker, Amber Fox and Lisa Steppler. Representatives were Nicole Simonsen, Mike Olson and Lora Finnicum. Visitors were recognized. Reports were presented. The combined K-12 winter music concert was held and went well. District honor band and choir is scheduled

The regular meeting of the Bainville Town Council was called to order at 7 p.m. by Mayor Toby Romo at the Bainville Town Hall. Present were Will Rathbun and John Gilligan by telephone. A quorum was established. Guests included David Norton. Norton said thank you to the council for hanging the holiday lights on Main Street. Norton also asked to reach out to the state on removing the packed ice

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 60 calls from Dec. 15-19. The calls included the following: Dec. 15 Deputies assisted two Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice officers with a report of an intoxicated male causing problems at his residence in Wolf Point tribal housing. He was advised to go to bed for the night. Deputies responded to a disturbance/argument call

Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 2.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.83/g on Monday, Dec. 22, according to Gas-Buddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 15.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 10.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 4.3 cents compared to a week ago and stands