The Froid FFA program came away with third-place honors from the state floriculture competition held in Miles City on March 21. “These kids are pretty natural at it so I was surprised but wasn’t surprised,” Froid’s FFA advisor Mary Barcellos said of the showing. Representing Froid at the competition were Cian Logan, Kaylee Olson, Jaeleigh Davidson and Carolyne Christoffersen.

Students from Froid, Culbertson, Bainville and Medicine Lake came away with high honors from the Montana BPA State Leadership Conference held in Billings on March 12-15. Area members recognized with Statesman Torch Awards included Lakyn Rabbe of Bainville, Kaden Hansen of Bainville, Logan Ullmer of Bainville, Wyatt Iverson of Bainville, Abigail Strandlund of Froid, Brett Stentoft of Froid, Bode

Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson has announced the addition of Dr. William Anderson, MD, to their medical staff team following the recent retirement of Dr. Don Helland. Helland retired from RMC after 11 years of service to the community. Dr. Anderson will serve as the medical director and will oversee the medical staff operations while performing medical quality oversight and review

Vincent Granbois is a proud member of Culbertson High School’s senior class. His involvement in school activities include Jobs for Montana Graduates. He likes being a part of that group. As far as hobbies, Granbois enjoys spending time on the computer and using his I-pad. He has attended classes in Culbertson since the first grade. Granbois appreciates that Culbertson offers

After nearly 40-years in medicine, Dr. Don Helland, the family physician at Roosevelt Medical Center, is retiring. He has spent the last 11-years providing care for patients at RMC. A small staff farewell party took place on March 15, where he was presented with gifts and a traditional Star Quilt. Dr. Helland is planning to relocate to the Philippines and possibly do some medical work while enjoying