Although some contract language needs to be cleared up, Roosevelt County commissioners agreed to a memorandum of understanding involving the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office, Wolf Point School District and Fort Peck Tribes Health Promotion Disease Prevention on Tuesday, Feb. 28, in order to have a school resource officer at Wolf Point’s junior/senior high school. Changes that the commissioners

With the eastern end of Roosevelt County growing as far as population, county officials need to address redistricting the county’s three commissioner districts. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers says his District I now has about 400 more people than each of the other two districts. District I features the Culbertson, Bainville and Froid areas. District II, represented by commissioner Gary Macdonald,

It appears that bed races will be another fun activity during this year’s Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede. The planning committee for the 100th Stampede met on Tuesday, Feb. 28, to continue working on the schedule for the July 5-8 celebration. Members of the volunteer fire department attended the meeting to see how they could assist to make sure the celebration runs smoothly. Later in the

The state’s surplus appears like it will result in more money in some taxpayers’ pockets and additional funds in needed programs throughout Montana. Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers said the goal should be to invest funds in areas that will be around for 30 years plus provide some tax relief. Oelkers noted departments such as mental health and the prison systems are in need

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments Feb. 27 through March 5. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) February 27 Robin LowDog, 50, female, U.S. Highway 2, assault on a peace officer and resisting arrest, tribal court. February 28 Melvin Azure Jr., 30, male, 400 block of Blaine Street, public urination,

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Aaron Ackerman Sr., 48, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Wilbert Ackerman, 32, Frazer, hold for

National Weather Service Glasgow based meteorologist Ryan Bernhart told the Northern Plain Independent at press time Tuesday that snow piling up from Glasgow to Culbertson should pause briefly before a second system hits Wednesday, bringing additional accumulations to the region through the end of the week. Travel has been impacted on U.S. Highway 2 and area county and city roads. Bernhart said

Spotted Bull Recovery Resource Center is sponsoring a “Wellbriety Symposium” March 15-17. The event will include a comedy show Wednesday at 6 p.m., family skills night Thursday at 7 p.m., a kahomini round dance Friday at 7 p.m. and buffalo harvesting Wednesday and Thursday from 1-4 p.m. Meals are provided at all events. Keynote speakers will include Kasey Nicholson, Robbie Magnan and