Bad Hawk Poplar’s Leighanna Bad Hawk (from left) JoLynne Randall, Isaiah Runsabove, Kyler Bad Hawk, Thae Main and Jakobi Main were honored during senior night at halftime in Poplar on Saturday, Oct. 9. (Photo by James Walling)

What’s the difference between smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms? Why do I need both? Smoke alarms sense smoke well before you can, alerting you to danger. In the event of fire, you may have as little as 2 minutes to escape safely, which is why smoke alarms need to be in every bedroom, outside of the sleeping areas (like a hallway), and on each level (including the basement). Do

Planning and practicing a home fire escape plan saves lives and reduces your risk of injury from fire. When the smoke alarm sounds, you may have as little as three minutes to escape. Make and practice your home escape plan with the whole family so you’ll know what to do in an emergency. Make A Home Escape Plan Plan a home escape route that includes two ways out of every room. Draw a floor

The 106th annual firemen’s ball is in the books in Wolf Point. The Wolf Point Volunteer Ball Association hosted the annual event at the Wolf Point Elks Event Center Oct. 9. Doors opened at 5 p.m. A supper of flat iron steak and shrimp was served beginning at 7 p.m. Music was provided by DJ Pippin, who offered dancing and karaoke until late in the evening. Attendees mingled in semi formal

After addressing residents in Circle during a swing of eastern Montana last week, Gov. Greg Gianforte discussed the meth problems that many cities including Wolf Point are encountering. Gianforte said the drug epidemic has been a top priority in his budget. His single largest new expenditure was $25 million into the HEART initiative that address addiction recovery and assistance for law enforcement.