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

A bill to move the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame back to Wolf Point passed the House’s state administration committee on an 11-7 vote on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The bill, however, failed in the full House by a 54-46 margin. House Bill 794 was being sponsored by Rep. Frank Smith, D-Poplar. The bill sought to move both the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center from Great Falls to

Roosevelt County commissioners approved a resolution for a public hearing regarding accepting roads to become public roads during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, March 20, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Roosevelt County building in Culbertson. Roads to be discussed include Road 2049, Road 2051, Road 2053, Road 1020, Road 2058, Road 1021, Road 1020,