A year after not having a track season because of COVID restrictions, Poplar is looking to build a strong, well-rounded track program. The Indians have a turnout of 25 athletes this season. “It’s a good amount considering after COVID last year,” Poplar coach Brent Moore said. “Basically, it’s like having two freshmen classes.” There’s a lot of inexperience since the current

Poplar’s tennis team, under the direction of coach Aaron Snyder, features nine players this season. The Indians enjoy good experience as only two players are new to the program. “Everybody else has played,” Snyder said. Athletes expecting to lead Poplar include number one singles’ player Catherine Bear, a senior, and the number one doubles team of seniors Macey Dionne and Sydney

The Poplar Indians field a very young golf team this season. The squad features one sophomore and three freshmen. “We’re young and we’re small,” Poplar coach Kevin Exstrom said of the squad. The team includes sophomore Preston Ogle, freshman Gage Berg, freshman Finesse Headdress and freshman Landon Young. “It’s interesting,” Exstrom said of having such a young team. “Everything

The Lustre Christian Lions feature 14 high school track athletes including six with some experience this season. The squad includes three athletes who have enjoyed high school success. Tiara Whitmus, a senior, is strong in throwing events for the Lions. Braeden Toavs, a senior, is expected to enjoy success in middle distance runs, long jump and the shot put. Sean Uy, a junior, looks

A car fire spread to nearby grass on Sunday, March 28, southeast of Wolf Point. The Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department responded to put out the blaze despite the high winds. Pictured are (left to right) David Schultes and Patrick Szymanski. (Photo by Kailey Williamson)

Frazer’s track team features a small but dedicated group this season. The Bearcubs’ track program features five high school students, three junior high students and 13 elementary students. “My goal this year is to build a team,” Coach Alexandra Hinchcliff said. Leading the Bearcubs is Blue Fettig. The junior runner qualified for the state cross country meet as a sophomore.

Two emotional awards highlighted the 2021 Wolf Point Chapter’s Walleyes Unlimited banquet held at the Wolf Point Elks Event Center on Saturday, March 20. Nancy Hopson was the recipient of the Outstanding Member of the Year award. This marked the first time that such an honor was awarded by the chapter. “She has become the engine that makes this run,” chapter member Steve Harada said.

As the beauty of spring arrives in Wolf Point, Mayor Chris Dschaak is optimistic that life is getting better for our area. Dschaak is happy that events such as the Walleyes Unlimited banquet, high school prom and Brewfest have taken place or are being planned. “We need to get back to normal,” Dschaak said of coming back from the COVID pandemic. He noted that residents need to continue to