HELENA — A Senate Fish and Game Committee meeting last week was dedicated entirely to three hours of fiery debate on two controversial gray wolf management bills from Rep. Paul Fielder, R-Thompson Falls. House Bill 258 would extend the seven-month wolf hunting season by another three months and House Bill 259 would legalize infrared and thermal imagery for wolf management. Fish, Wildlife

Area basketball players will participate in the Norbs All-Star Classic on Thursday, April 10, at Sidney High School. The girls’ game will start at 6 p.m., and the boys’ contest will begin at 8 p.m. The three-point shooting contest is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Proceeds will assist the Jeremy Norby memorial scholarship fund. One of the girls’ teams will be coached by Sydney Dethman.

The Fairfield Basketball Club will hold the fourth annual 6K Shooting Challenge, which will provide young basketball players across Montana with an opportunity to sharpen their shooting skills, compete for prizes and embrace the spirit of competition. Open to boys and girls in grades first through 12th, the challenge encourages participants to attempt 6,000 shots over the course of two months,