Dave Mathison approached the Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board on Monday, March 24, with his plan of organizing a Stopping Violence March in Poplar. He feels that Poplar has gotten away from the theory that it takes a village to raise a child. He added that the reservation used to be family oriented. “People don’t feel that they belong anymore,” Mathison said. His plans include distributing

The Wolf Point Education Association and the Wolf Point School Board reached tentative agreements on several language policies on their contract during negotiations held on Thursday, March 20. The parties agreed to continue bi-monthly pay periods on the fifth and 20th of each month. New teachers will be required to participate in two New Teacher Orientation Days. Wording was approved

The City of Wolf Point is still working on the details regarding the sale of two new homes in the community. Last December, the homes, which are located near Southside Elementary School, arrived in the area through funds that came from a grant from the Montana Department of Commerce through the assistance of Great Northern Development Corp. Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak said, “Currently,

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its full board meeting on Monday, March 24. A motion was approved to pay the Kaplan early learning company bill for FY 24, in the amount of $1,786.93. A motion was also approved to have the Benefits Program back under the Human Resources. The board approved the FY2025 Amendment #1 RFA for the Fort Peck Tribes IRR/ TTP Program in the amount of $1,021,515.51.

A bill to regulate pet insurance passed the Senate this week, with supporters saying it will help regulate and standardize the industry to protect consumers. Pet insurance, according to Sen. Gregg Hunter, R-Glasgow, who carried House Bill 78 through the Senate, is one of the fastest growing insurance industries. HB 78 would create a “comprehensive legal framework” to regulate the industry

Wolf Point School District is continually trying to find ways to solve problems and improve. We have many academic improvements that are currently in place. I will articulate some of those changes that have been enacted in future articles. However, this article will lay out some future proposed changes that will enable academic growth and lay groundwork for expansion of student services that address

Dear Editor: Recently, I attended a city council meeting and spoke during the public participation segment. During my comments, I addressed a city councilman’s behavior at a local business. I want to take a moment to clarify my words and ensure that my intent is understood. I did not call the business owners Nazis, and I sincerely hope that no one took my words that way. If my statements

Former Valley County Undersheriff Luke Strommen has reached a plea agreement with the State of Montana. After admitting guilt, Strommen will be eligible for significantly reduced sentencing at an April 11 hearing. Strommen was charged with sexual intercourse without consent in December of 2018. He was found guilty after 2020 a jury trial determined he had initiated a non-consensual sexual

Opinion State Needs New Government Claims Court Senate Republicans have been focused this session on reforming Montana’s courts for the better. We are in the process of passing bills to bolster transparency, accountability and efficiency in our judicial branch. A critical part of improving our state’s court system is easing the workload on judges and ensuring important cases are heard