05 May 2022

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Daines, Tester Introduce  Bill To Protect Wildlife

Daines, Tester Introduce Bill To Protect Wildlife


U.S. Sens. Steve Daines and Jon Tester of Montana introduced a bipartisan bill that would help Montana in its research, testing and surveillance practices for Chronic Wasting Disease. “By threatening Montana wildlife and ecosystems, Chronic Wasting Disease also threatens our sportsmen legacy and outdoor way of life,” Daines said. “My bipartisan bill will support Montana’s ongoing efforts

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As Eating Disorders Spike,  Rural Treatment Options Lag

As Eating Disorders Spike, Rural Treatment Options Lag


Erin Reynolds had battled bulimia since childhood, but the weeks before she entered treatment were among her worst. At 22, she was preparing to leave her home in Helena, Montana, for an inpatient program in New Jersey with round-the-clock medical care. Looking back six years later, Reynolds said seeking help was one of the most difficult parts of the recovery process. “I just kept bingeing

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JMG Students Attend Ignite Conference

JMG Students Attend Ignite Conference


Area Jobs for Montana Graduates students headed to Helena last week to attend the annual IGNITE career development state conference. They were able to catch up with Attorney General Austin Knudsen for a visit and a private tour of the state capitol building. Students were able to ask questions and were also challenged with a few quiz questions about how state government works. Knudsen, his wife

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Shirley Wallander

Shirley Wallander


Shirley Wallander, 85, of Billings, previously of Froid, died Thursday, April 21, 2022, at her home. She was born Oct. 25, 1936, in Medicine Lake to Lu and Melvin Tronson. She graduated from Medicine Lake High School in 1955. On Jan. 3, 1957, she married Gregory Wallander in Sidney and they spent 65 years together. She enjoyed children, especially babies, and was a foster parent for several infants. All of her grandchildren have many fond memories of time they spent with her. She worked as a secretary/ bookkeeper for a short time, but her favorite role in life was being a homemaker. She was an excellent cook and also enjoyed her flower gardens. While living in Froid, she was a member of the Roosevelt County Library board, the Froid Womens Club and was a member of the Froid Congregational Church. She

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