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Lady Wolves Pocket Overtime Win Over Sidney

The Lady Wolves beat Class A Sidney in overtime at home Friday, Jan. 31. The regular schedule of the basketball season is winding down for the defending state champion Lady Wolves with the District 2B tournament just two weeks away. The graduation of six seniors in May 2019 who all played in the state title game has left head coach Brent Nybard and his coaching staff challenged with a young

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Lady Wolves Pocket Overtime Win Over Sidney

The Lady Wolves beat Class A Sidney in overtime at home Friday, Jan. 31. The regular schedule of the basketball season is winding down for the defending state champion Lady Wolves with the District 2B tournament just two weeks away. The graduation of six seniors in May 2019 who all played in the state title game has left head coach Brent Nybard and his coaching staff challenged with a young

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Posted on February 5, 2020

Will This Be Wolves’ Big Year With Late-Season Winning Streak?

Head coach Troy Blount said, “The Wolves’ hard work is paying off” after expanding the winning streak to five straight. Blount has been building the winning basketball team he has over the past several years he has been at the helm. The Wolf Point Wolves have climbed from fourth place in District 2B in early January to sole position of second place with less than 10 days remaining in

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Will This Be Wolves’ Big Year With Late-Season Winning Streak?

Head coach Troy Blount said, “The Wolves’ hard work is paying off” after expanding the winning streak to five straight. Blount has been building the winning basketball team he has over the past several years he has been at the helm. The Wolf Point Wolves have climbed from fourth place in District 2B in early January to sole position of second place with less than 10 days remaining in

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Posted on February 5, 2020

AAU Team Montana Competes At National Meet In Nebraska

Team Montana, an American Athletic Union wrestling club, teaches and coaches wrestling for boys and girls from eastern Montana between kindergarten and eighth grade. Wes Kirn of Poplar founded the traveling club. Kirn and other coaches and adult volunteers took a bus with 35 young wrestlers from eastern Montana to an AAU meet in Bozeman this past weekend. Many are from Wolf Point, Poplar

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AAU Team Montana Competes At National Meet In Nebraska

Team Montana, an American Athletic Union wrestling club, teaches and coaches wrestling for boys and girls from eastern Montana between kindergarten and eighth grade. Wes Kirn of Poplar founded the traveling club. Kirn and other coaches and adult volunteers took a bus with 35 young wrestlers from eastern Montana to an AAU meet in Bozeman this past weekend. Many are from Wolf Point, Poplar

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Posted on February 5, 2020

Wolves’ Grapplers Compete At Malta

The Wolf Point Wolves competed at the Malta Invitational wrestling meet Saturday, Feb. 1. Malta was the last meet on the regular-season schedule. Only two Wolf Point wrestlers — Sofie Rasmussen and Samantha Reed — competed at Malta. Both girls have competed at other meets, but Malta was the first time only girls represented the Wolves at a meet. Both went 0-2. “They both did

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Wolves’ Grapplers Compete At Malta

The Wolf Point Wolves competed at the Malta Invitational wrestling meet Saturday, Feb. 1. Malta was the last meet on the regular-season schedule. Only two Wolf Point wrestlers — Sofie Rasmussen and Samantha Reed — competed at Malta. Both girls have competed at other meets, but Malta was the first time only girls represented the Wolves at a meet. Both went 0-2. “They both did

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Posted on February 5, 2020

Team Montana

These 14 members brought home medals from the AAU Winter Nationals in Omaha, Neb.: (front row, left to right) Lance Blackhorn, fourth place; Amaiya Kirn, first, back-to-back wins; Ailsleigh Hostettler, first; Navarjo Escarcega, fifth; Angelina Escarcega, third; Aiyana Kirn, second; Precious Keiser, second; (back row) Natalie Cooper, first; Cierra Norton, third; Jaydeen Hanshew, second; Kohl Kittelson,

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Team Montana

These 14 members brought home medals from the AAU Winter Nationals in Omaha, Neb.: (front row, left to right) Lance Blackhorn, fourth place; Amaiya Kirn, first, back-to-back wins; Ailsleigh Hostettler, first; Navarjo Escarcega, fifth; Angelina Escarcega, third; Aiyana Kirn, second; Precious Keiser, second; (back row) Natalie Cooper, first; Cierra Norton, third; Jaydeen Hanshew, second; Kohl Kittelson,

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Posted on February 5, 2020

Poplar Wins Boys’ And Girls’ Games Over Frazer

The Poplar Indians defeated the Frazer Bearcubs in boys’ and girls’ non-conference games played in Moccasins Square Garden Thursday, Jan. 31. The Indians defeated the Bearcubs 75-58. The Poplar girls won 63-33. In a Class 2B conference games, Glasgow won both varsity games Friday, Jan. 31. The Indians fell 75-58 and the Lady Scotties won 54-40. “We split the weekend,” Lady Indians

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Poplar Wins Boys’ And Girls’ Games Over Frazer

The Poplar Indians defeated the Frazer Bearcubs in boys’ and girls’ non-conference games played in Moccasins Square Garden Thursday, Jan. 31. The Indians defeated the Bearcubs 75-58. The Poplar girls won 63-33. In a Class 2B conference games, Glasgow won both varsity games Friday, Jan. 31. The Indians fell 75-58 and the Lady Scotties won 54-40. “We split the weekend,” Lady Indians

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Posted on February 5, 2020

Montana Outdoor Hall Of Fame Seeks Nominees For 2020

Nominations for the 2020 Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame will be accepted through Feb. 29. The Hall of Fame was created to honor individuals, both living and dead, who made significant and lasting contributions to the restoration and conservation of Montana’s wildlife and wild places. The focus of the awards is not only to recognize Montana’s historical and contemporary conservation leaders,

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Montana Outdoor Hall Of Fame Seeks Nominees For 2020

Nominations for the 2020 Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame will be accepted through Feb. 29. The Hall of Fame was created to honor individuals, both living and dead, who made significant and lasting contributions to the restoration and conservation of Montana’s wildlife and wild places. The focus of the awards is not only to recognize Montana’s historical and contemporary conservation leaders,

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Posted on February 5, 2020

Fish/Wildlife Commission To Meet Feb. 13

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Feb. 13 at FWP Headquarters in Helena. The meeting will be streamed live via video to all FWP regional offices. The meeting will also be audio streamed online at fwp.mt.gov. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. The commission will make final decisions on the following topics: •Extending Deer Hunting Opportunities to Licensed Hunters Ages 10-15

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Fish/Wildlife Commission To Meet Feb. 13

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Feb. 13 at FWP Headquarters in Helena. The meeting will be streamed live via video to all FWP regional offices. The meeting will also be audio streamed online at fwp.mt.gov. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. The commission will make final decisions on the following topics: •Extending Deer Hunting Opportunities to Licensed Hunters Ages 10-15

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Feb. 8; at Glasgow Feb. ….

Feb. 8; at Glasgow Feb. 13 (the only remaining 2B conference game); and Scobey at Wolf Point for the schedule finale and senior night, Saturday, Feb. 15. A strong third quarter powered the Wolves to a 6056 win of a conference game with Malta Thursday, Jan. 30, in the Wolves’ Den. Coming out of halftime with the tally at 30-30, Wolf Point posted a 29-26 second half to secure sole possession of

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Feb. 8; at Glasgow Feb. ….

Feb. 8; at Glasgow Feb. 13 (the only remaining 2B conference game); and Scobey at Wolf Point for the schedule finale and senior night, Saturday, Feb. 15. A strong third quarter powered the Wolves to a 6056 win of a conference game with Malta Thursday, Jan. 30, in the Wolves’ Den. Coming out of halftime with the tally at 30-30, Wolf Point posted a 29-26 second half to secure sole possession of

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Posted on February 5, 2020

Winifred Baldry

Winifred Joanne “Winnie” Baldry, 78, of Wolf Point, died Feb. 3, 2020. She was born July 11, 1941, the daughter of Virginia and Douglas Gilchrist of Peerless. She married Vernon Russell Baldry on Sept. 3, 1960, in Peerless. They had three children, Terry, Todd and Theresa. She had 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A rosary will be held Friday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. and a funeral service on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 10 a.m. Both will be held at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Wolf Point. Cremation has taken place and a private burial will be at a later date.

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Winifred Baldry

Winifred Joanne “Winnie” Baldry, 78, of Wolf Point, died Feb. 3, 2020. She was born July 11, 1941, the daughter of Virginia and Douglas Gilchrist of Peerless. She married Vernon Russell Baldry on Sept. 3, 1960, in Peerless. They had three children, Terry, Todd and Theresa. She had 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A rosary will be held Friday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. and a funeral service on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 10 a.m. Both will be held at the Immaculate Conception Parish in Wolf Point. Cremation has taken place and a private burial will be at a later date.

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Posted on February 5, 2020

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Lady Wolves Pocket Overtime Win Over Sidney

Lady Wolves Pocket Overtime Win Over Sidney

Will This Be Wolves’ Big Year With Late-Season Winning Streak?

Will This Be Wolves’ Big Year With Late-Season Winning Streak?

AAU Team Montana Competes At National Meet In Nebraska

AAU Team Montana Competes At National Meet In Nebraska

Wolves’ Grapplers Compete At Malta

Wolves’ Grapplers Compete At Malta

Team Montana

Team Montana

Poplar Wins Boys’ And Girls’ Games Over Frazer

Poplar Wins Boys’ And Girls’ Games Over Frazer

Montana Outdoor Hall Of Fame Seeks Nominees For 2020

Montana Outdoor Hall Of Fame Seeks Nominees For 2020

Fish/Wildlife Commission To Meet Feb. 13

Fish/Wildlife Commission To Meet Feb. 13

Feb. 8; at Glasgow Feb. ….

Feb. 8; at Glasgow Feb. ….

Winifred Baldry

Winifred Baldry

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