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Mathison Talks Budget Needs, Recent Fires

Poplar Fire Chief Dave Mathison told the Northern Plains Independent that budgetary needs are pressing as fire season begins in Northeast Montana. The department is seeking funds to pay for a filling station to service self contained breathing apparatus used by the department. The price tag is approximately $49,000. “That’s more than twice our current budget,” said Mathison. He

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Mathison Talks Budget Needs, Recent Fires

Poplar Fire Chief Dave Mathison told the Northern Plains Independent that budgetary needs are pressing as fire season begins in Northeast Montana. The department is seeking funds to pay for a filling station to service self contained breathing apparatus used by the department. The price tag is approximately $49,000. “That’s more than twice our current budget,” said Mathison. He

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Posted on April 1, 2021

Candidates File For Poplar School Board

By Bill Vander Weele Five individuals have filed for Poplar’s school board election this year. The candidates include incumbent Debra McGowan. Also filing for the two open three-year terms were Thomas Brown, Paul Firemoon, Hillary Gourneau and Olivia Headdress. In Wolf Point, Lawrence Hamilton Jr. has filed for the district three position. Elizabeth DeCoteau Lingle filed for a one-year

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Candidates File For Poplar School Board

By Bill Vander Weele Five individuals have filed for Poplar’s school board election this year. The candidates include incumbent Debra McGowan. Also filing for the two open three-year terms were Thomas Brown, Paul Firemoon, Hillary Gourneau and Olivia Headdress. In Wolf Point, Lawrence Hamilton Jr. has filed for the district three position. Elizabeth DeCoteau Lingle filed for a one-year

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Posted on April 1, 2021

Senate Bill 169 Would Make Changes To Voter ID Laws

The passage of Senate Bill 169 could result in making it more difficult for Native Americans to vote in future Montana elections. The bill, which aims to revise voter ID laws, passed the Montana Senate by a 31-19 margin and then passed its second reading in the House, 66-34, on Wednesday, March 24. According to the bill, in order to register to vote, people can use along with standard identification

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Senate Bill 169 Would Make Changes To Voter ID Laws

The passage of Senate Bill 169 could result in making it more difficult for Native Americans to vote in future Montana elections. The bill, which aims to revise voter ID laws, passed the Montana Senate by a 31-19 margin and then passed its second reading in the House, 66-34, on Wednesday, March 24. According to the bill, in order to register to vote, people can use along with standard identification

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Posted on April 1, 2021

Wolf Point’s Tennis Team Prepares For Strong Season

After not being able to compete last year because of COVID, the Wolf Point Wolves are looking for a successful tennis season in 2021. “The weather has been unusually great,” coach Dan Horsmon said. “Most seasons, we have to shovel snow. The girls are learning fast and will be competitive this year.” Returning letterwinners for the Wolves include two seniors, Demi Kegley and Angelica

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Wolf Point’s Tennis Team Prepares For Strong Season

After not being able to compete last year because of COVID, the Wolf Point Wolves are looking for a successful tennis season in 2021. “The weather has been unusually great,” coach Dan Horsmon said. “Most seasons, we have to shovel snow. The girls are learning fast and will be competitive this year.” Returning letterwinners for the Wolves include two seniors, Demi Kegley and Angelica

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Posted on April 1, 2021

Wolf Point Golf Team Opens Schedule April 16-17

Wolf Point’s golf program features eight boys this season including two upperclassmen. Abel Garfield, a junior, has the most experience with the program. The other upperclassman is senior Josh Bushman. “It will be an interesting year after all the COVID stuff last year,” Wolf Point coach Rodney Paulson said. “Losing last year kind of hurt us.” Also expected to be strong players

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Wolf Point Golf Team Opens Schedule April 16-17

Wolf Point’s golf program features eight boys this season including two upperclassmen. Abel Garfield, a junior, has the most experience with the program. The other upperclassman is senior Josh Bushman. “It will be an interesting year after all the COVID stuff last year,” Wolf Point coach Rodney Paulson said. “Losing last year kind of hurt us.” Also expected to be strong players

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Posted on April 1, 2021

Wolf Point Aims For Successful Track Season

With upperclassmen leading the way, Wolf Point is looking for a strong track season this year. “We have a great group of upperclassmen,” coach RC Page said about the Wolves. Leading the pack for the seniors are Zander Ackerman and Jewel Olson, who each placed at the Class B state track meet as sophomores. Ackerman finished second in the 3200 during 2019. Olson took third in the 400-meter

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Wolf Point Aims For Successful Track Season

With upperclassmen leading the way, Wolf Point is looking for a strong track season this year. “We have a great group of upperclassmen,” coach RC Page said about the Wolves. Leading the pack for the seniors are Zander Ackerman and Jewel Olson, who each placed at the Class B state track meet as sophomores. Ackerman finished second in the 3200 during 2019. Olson took third in the 400-meter

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Posted on April 1, 2021

Poplar’s Track Squad Is Ready To Begin New Season

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

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Poplar’s Track Squad Is Ready To Begin New Season

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

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Posted on April 1, 2021

Poplar Brings Back Solid Tennis Team

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

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Poplar Brings Back Solid Tennis Team

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

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Posted on April 1, 2021

Poplar’s Golf Team Features Young Members This Year

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

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Poplar’s Golf Team Features Young Members This Year

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

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Posted on April 1, 2021

Lustre’s Track Squad Features 14 Athletes This Season

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

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Lustre’s Track Squad Features 14 Athletes This Season

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

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Posted on April 1, 2021

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Mathison Talks Budget Needs, Recent Fires

Mathison Talks Budget Needs, Recent Fires

Candidates File For Poplar School Board

Candidates File For Poplar School Board

Senate Bill 169 Would Make Changes To Voter ID Laws

Senate Bill 169 Would Make Changes To Voter ID Laws

Wolf Point’s Tennis Team Prepares For Strong Season

Wolf Point’s Tennis Team Prepares For Strong Season

Wolf Point Golf Team Opens Schedule April 16-17

Wolf Point Golf Team Opens Schedule April 16-17

Wolf Point Aims For Successful Track Season

Wolf Point Aims For Successful Track Season

Poplar’s Track Squad Is Ready To Begin New Season

Poplar’s Track Squad Is Ready To Begin New Season

Poplar Brings Back Solid Tennis Team

Poplar Brings Back Solid Tennis Team

Poplar’s Golf Team Features Young Members This Year

Poplar’s Golf Team Features Young Members This Year

Lustre’s Track Squad Features 14 Athletes This Season

Lustre’s Track Squad Features 14 Athletes This Season

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