Froid/Lake knocked off Frazer, 89-41, during non-conference boys’ basketball action in Frazer on Friday, Dec. 17. The Red Hawks gained a 29-7 lead in the first quarter. Mason Dethman scored 13 points in the opening period. Froid/Lake increased the margin to 49-16 in the second period and led 76-33 after three quarters of play. Javonne Nesbit finished with 33 points to lead the Red

Whit Rush of Wolf Point was selected the Angler of the Year for the Fort Peck walleye tournament series in 2021. The award was presented at the Walleyes Unlimited state banquet in Lewistown in February. Kris Keller of Wolf Point placed second for Angler of the Year and Glasgow’s Stuart Law took third. The top team this year was Jason Eggebrecht and Ross Lien, both of Fort Peck. Belgrade’s

The Fish and Wildlife Commission approved 2022/2023 hunting regulations proposals for public comment at its meeting Tuesday, Dec. 14. The draft proposals are being compiled and will be available online at fwp. mt.gov/regproposals as soon as possible. Public comment on the 2022/2023 hunting regulation proposals will be taken through Jan. 14. Comments can be submitted online at fwp.mt.gov/regproposals

The Bainville Bulldogs fought off Richey/Lambert, 44-42, for a home girls’ basketball victory on Saturday, Dec. 18. Bainville took a 12-11 lead in the first quarter, but the Fusion gained a 28-20 half-time advantage. The Bulldogs responded with 12 points in the third quarter to close the margin to 35-32. Bainville outscored Richey/Lambert by a 12-7 margin in the final period. Berwick

The Roosevelt County Health Department recently received confirmation of an influenza A case in Wolf Point, from the Department of Health and Human Services. This shows that influenza is present in our communities. Now, more than ever, is the time for residents to protect themselves against influenza. The “flu shot” is the first line of defense when protecting yourself and family from

Area residents can expect colder than normal temperatures during the short term, and maybe the long term, according to the National Weather Service’s Eastern Montana Drought Briefing and Climate Outlook. Although the area experienced above normal temperatures from Dec. 1-15, an Arctic front then created colder weather conditions. Regarding the short-term forecast through Dec. 23, Patrick

Montana State University Extension has an updated MontGuide about filing a homestead declaration and the benefits it gives homeowners. Montana defines a homestead as a house a person lives in and the land on which it sits. A mobile home or manufactured home where the owners do not own the land is also considered a homestead. The property must be a person’s primary residence to be eligible