A new patrol officer and an animal control officer for the Wolf Point Police Department were officially hired by the Wolf Point City Council on Tuesday, Feb. 21. William Charbonneau will serve as a new patrol officer for the city. Angelina Thompson was hired to be the new animal control officer. Both individuals began their duties on Feb. 21. Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak stressed the need

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments Feb. 20-26. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) February 20 Dawntana Nation, 21, female, 400 block of Granville Street, aggravated disorderly conduct, tribal court. Pernell Begshisown, 44, male, 100 block of Anaconda Street, public intoxication, tribal court.

( 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 Fort

A House committee last week advanced a bill that would solidify out-of-home placement protections for American Indian children with their tribe onto the House floor for consideration after waiting nearly three weeks for action. Rep. Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, introduced House Bill 317, that would put the federal Indian Child Welfare Act into Montana law. The significance of this bill and

The Optimist Club of Wolf Point has a goal of making a mile of pennies up Sixth Avenue. This is a project for the community by the community. The attempt will be made Saturday, June 3, starting at 2 p.m. The activity will start at the highway and continue north towards the swimming pool up Sixth Avenue North. “We can’t conquer this goal without you,” Optimist Club president AJ Allen

The Roosevelt County Library Board met on Feb. 11, to discuss a variety of topics. Regarding a strategic plan, a decision was made to have focus groups gather to discuss what is needed and desired in the plan. A goal is have public meetings in both Wolf Point and Culbertson. The library network upgrade project is now completely finished. The Froid Library received a donation from the

The Town Pump Charitable Foundation is offering $1,000 grants to public libraries in Montana to help fund summer youth-reading programs. Last year, the Town Pump Charitable Foundation awarded 100 of the $1,000 grants statewide as of its Keep Kids Reading grant program. Grants can be used for books, supplies, snacks, staffing, guest speakers, prizes and other elements needed for a successful