20 October 2022

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October Marks Anniversary For  Sidney Health Center’s Care Flight

October Marks Anniversary For Sidney Health Center’s Care Flight


With more than 300 lives directly impacted, Sidney Health Center’s Care Flight has proved to be an essential service for the MonDak region. October 2022 marked the one-year anniversary of the air ambulance service that is locally owned and operated through a joint venture between Sidney Health Center and fAIRMED, a critical care air transport company based out of Grand Forks, N.D. In its

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Dennis Elgen

Dennis Elgen


Dennis Elgen, 88, of Culbertson, Mont., passed away on the morning of Oct. 13, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family. Dennis was born the second of three sons to Phillip and Inger Elgen on Feb. 26, 1934. He grew up in Grey Cliff, Mont. His love of flying started around the age of 5. He achieved his pilot’s license at the age of 16 in Big Timber, Mont. After his time away in the Army, he went to aeronautics school in Tulsa, Okla, with his new bride, Olga, in 1957. They were blessed with six daughters, 16 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. God blessed Dennis with many talents and a love of many things. Teaching many to fly, fabricating his own tools, woodworking, baking cookies, sewing, fishing, hunting and he enjoyed photography, as well. Dennis was known to many for his love of airplanes and flying. He served on the school board and was also active in his church. He had a strong patriotic love for his country. Dennis is survived by his wife, Olga; daughters, Debbie (Ray) Lombardo, Kathie Elgen, Karen (Eric) Sather, Dixie (Mat) Berwick, Lori (Bob) Jasper and Linda (Tom) Hinds. Dennis’s celebration of life was held on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at 2 p.m. (MST) at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Culbertson, Mont. Rev. Gretchen Wagner officiated. Burial will be at a later date in Big Timber, Mont. Visitation was held an hour prior to service time on Monday. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston, N.D., is assisting the family. Friends may sign the register and give their condolences at www.fulkersons.com. The celebration of life was livestreamed and could be viewed Dennis’s service directly on his obituary page on www. fulkersons.com. (Paid Obituary)

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Event Marks Opening Of Student Memorial

Event Marks Opening Of Student Memorial


Dozens of people gathered at Montana State University on Wednesday morning under sunny skies to mark the reopening of a renovated memorial that honors students who have died while enrolled at MSU. The outdoor space, which displays names dating to 1990, is located just off the west entrance of the Centennial Mall near the Duck Pond. As part of its redesign and renovation, the student memorial

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Ryan Spotted Bird

Ryan Spotted Bird


Ryan Cherokee Spotted Bird, “Sun Ka Wakan Hdeska” Spotted Horse, 29, of Brockton died Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. He was born July 28, 1993, to Adrian and Shannon in Billings. He joined brother Austin Ray to complete their family of four. The family moved to Norman, Okla., just before his first birthday, allowing him to become acquainted with his southern family. He loved fishing with his brother and dad, riding bikes around Norman, skateboarding and playing with his cousins. He attended preschool through 11th grade in Poplar. He played baseball, football, basketball, cross country and track. He graduated high school from Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, Okla., in May 2012. After graduation, he moved to New Mexico to live near his father. He attended Job Corps, worked as a security guard and enjoyed working out and running to keep himself in shape. He loved being outside and the warm climate in New Mexico suited him well. After moving back to Montana, he attended Fort Peck Community College and worked in construction. He was a shy, quiet child who was very orderly and meticulous with his toys, cars and figures all lined up perfectly. He paid close attention to details and was always building elaborate structures and crashing them down with cars to build more. He adored his brother and was often seen a his “shadow.” He and Austin competed in
13 October 2022

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Roberts Win At Black Hills

Roberts Win At Black Hills


Brockton’s Ziktcana, Marquel and Kyla Roberts were 1st Place Champions in The Queens of the He Sapa Wicaglata Special last weekend at the 2022 Black Hills Pow Wow in Rapid City, S.D. (Photo by TyRay Healy)

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Runners Place At Frazer Meet

Runners Place At Frazer Meet


The Culbertson/Bainville boys’ cross-country team competed at the Frazer Invitational during a beautiful day on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The overall winner in the boys’ division was Glasgow’s Reed Larsen with a time of 16:47.8. Leading Culbertson/Bainville senior Drae Nelson led his team with a 15th place showing at 21:12.0. Dawson Bergum, a sophomore, finished in 21st place at 21:47.4.

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