In an ongoing effort to curb fire hazards at the Pines Recreational Area, project leader Bob Hanson, area volunteers and members of state and local agencies put many days of work into preventative measures. “We have removed tons of juniper out here and hopefully made it safer for the cabins in case of fire,” said Hanson. Hanson spoke to the Northern Plains Independent June 28. He

One of the fundraising events by the NEMHS Charitable Foundation took on a different format this year. Instead of a more formal banquet, a “Par Tee on the Green” was held at the Wolf Point Airport Golf Club on Friday, June 25. The event featured lawn games for all ages as well as grilled hot dogs, hamburgers and steaks. “We made it a kids’ event because we’re raising money for

Wolf Point’s newest police officer is glad to be working close to home. Nick Portra is originally from Lustre. He graduated from high school in Oregon and then earned his associate of applied science degree in criminal justice from Flathead Community College in Kalispell last November. Portra, 22, said he has always been interested in law enforcement. “I wanted to do it since grade

Although the weather wasn’t ideal, a good crowd still attended the ninth annual Wolf Point Brewfest held at the rodeo grounds on Saturday, June 19. The night included a brief rain storm which was followed by windy and cool temperatures. Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture executive director Julie D’Ambrosio feels the weather might had kept some people away, but organizers

The new hot spot in Wolf Point is Smokehouse BBQ Subs & Grub located at 228 U.S. Highway 2. Kerry Cash, owner of the restaurant, is thankful for the community’s support during its first few weeks of business. “I always wanted to own a sandwich deli,” Cash said of why she opened the restaurant. The location features a nicely re-decorated eating area. Business hours are 11 a.m.

A community partner of Montana State University Extension has been recognized nationally for her outstanding support of Extension efforts. Carrie Schumacher, interim vice president for academic and vocational education at Fort Peck Community College and owner of BCS Consulting, was selected as a 2021 National Epsilon Sigma Phi Friend of Extension honoree. The award will be presented in October