Dennis Halstead, rodeo clown/ barrelman, looks forward to another appearance at the 2021 Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede. “I’ve been there three or four times,” Halstead said. “It’s a really unique rodeo. I enjoy the wild horse races. I love Montana rodeos.” His schedule in Big Sky Country this year includes rodeos in Livingston, Helena and Sidney along with the Wold Point Stampede.

Summer time means recreation time for youngsters, and many of Wolf Point’s young people have been taking use of the activities that are available in Wolf Point. “We’ve had a good turnout of kids,” Dan Horsmon, Wolf Point’s recreation director, said. On those hot summer days, Wolf Point’s swimming pool has been extremely busy. The pool has been attracting an average of 200 swimmers

As the 4th of July approaches this Sunday, it is an important time to use common sense. Roosevelt County is currently under a burn ban, which means that burn permits will not be issued. This includes the use of burn barrels. Small backyard fires (in a fire ring) and barbecues are okay. Roosevelt County Fire Warden Mike Olson told the Northern Plains Independent, “On the subject of fireworks,

The Wolf Point School board approved a Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan during its special meeting on Thursday, June 24. The plan is available on the school’s website for comment from the public. The Montana Office of Public Instruction received from the U.S. Department of Education, the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency

The Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department responds to a shed fire behind the First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, June 23. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Roosevelt County is going to be represented on the board of directors for the Montana Sheriffs and Peace Officers. Sheriff Jason Frederick was one of five sheriffs in the entire state that was voted to the board during the organization’s convention held in Butte earlier this month. Frederick said he was honored to be selected by his peers. Among those voting were sheriffs, undersheriffs