Roosevelt County commissioners agreed to provide a letter of support for Roosevelt Memorial Hospital in Culbertson for the purpose of purchasing a new ambulance. Commissioners say hospital officials are seeking a grant for the purchase. The letter notes that the department’s current limited ambulance resources provide a challenge to adequately respond to mass casualty events. The letter

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to announce and invite the public to comment on a proposal to address safety concerns at the existing railroad crossing located on Montana Highway 13, in Macon, east of Wolf Point. The project begins south of the railroad crossing, and extends through the railroad crossing, ending north of the crossing. Proposed work includes adding advanced

Eastern Montana has been very fortunate so far this year on the highways. As of last week, there has been only one fatality in the Glendive district, according to the Montana Highway Patrol. The Glendive district includes the counties of Roosevelt, Valley, Daniels, Sheridan, Garfield, McCone, Richland, Dawson, Prairie, Rosebud, Custer, Wibaux, Fallon, Carter and Powder River. The single

The Montana Stockgrowers Association announces the 2024 nominations for the Montana Environmental Stewardship Award are open. Each year, MSGA honors a Montana ranch that exemplifies environmental stewardship and demonstrates a commitment toward improved sustainability within the beef industry. While the program highlights industry stewardship, it also provides cattlemen with examples and ideas

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is accepting ice fishing contests applications for the 2023-2024 season. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Applications for fishing contests may be approved, approved with conditions, or denied by the FWP Fisheries Division in Helena. Conditions placed on contests may help to minimize fish mortality,

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Licensing Bureau is soliciting proposals from conservation organizations that are interested in conducting a competitive auction or lottery for some 2024 licenses. Licenses available for auction include bighorn sheep, Shiras moose and mountain goat. Licenses available for auction or lottery include mule deer and elk. The Montana Administrative Rules

Action For Eastern Montana has a new Senior Companion Program to help seniors remain int their homes. A senior companion is a volunteer who provides limited help to other at-risk seniors to help keep them independent. There is no charge to the client for receiving these services from a senior companion. Examples of services provided include: •Read/write letters, fill out forms or