31 March 2022

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Marvin Barstad

Marvin Barstad


Marvin Oliver Barstad, 84, died Saturday, March 26, 2022. He was born June 4, 1937, in Glasgow to Ingvar and Myrtle (Paulson) Barstad. He was proud to be a lifelong resident of the Glasgow community. He fouynd Georgia Krall in Culbertson and they were married on Aug. 12, 1962, and raised three sons. He hired on with the Great Northern Railroad at the age of 17. On March 9, 2000, Conductor Barstad was authorized to discard his timetable, rule book, safety shoes, railroad watch and pager after 45 years of unblemished service with the GN, BN and BNSF railroads. He was devoted to his family and, in particular, loved cheering on his many children and grandchildren in their sports and other school activities. He enjoyed long distance running, fishing and golfing with friends. He supported the Glasgow area community through the church, Sunday morning AA group and sustainment of public fitness facilities. He is survived by his wife,

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As we move out of ….

As we move out of ….


As we move out of a pandemic-dominated world, it is important to consider our mental health. The past two years have been challenging. Now, we’re moving toward a new normal. Studies show that people of all ages are struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. Here, we’ll talk about some self-care tips that can help you achieve an element of balance in your life.

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Cheryl Packineau

Cheryl Packineau


Cheryl “Lee-Lee” Packineau, 71, of Wolf Point died March 23, 2022. She was born in Poplar and spent most of her life on the plains of northeast Montana. She was married to Willis Packineau for almost four decades. She was an avid bookworm with a penchant for murder mysteries. When most septuagenarians are afraid of technology, she kept track of her many nieces, nephews and grandchildren through Facebook, always adding a positive note to their many achievements and accomplishments. Her knowledge of history, music, art and pop culture made her a formidable Trivia Pursuit foe. She was a Yahtzee adding machine and was a master of multi-card bingo. She was an artist whose beadwork was well-known on the pow-wow circuit. She was a kind and caring grandmother who doted on her many grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Willis Packineau; parents, Joseph and Elizabeth; sisters, Babe

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Montana’s Long Road To Make Good On Indian Education For All

Montana’s Long Road To Make Good On Indian Education For All


On Jan. 31, 1972, two students from the Fort Peck Indian Reservation appeared in Helena with a request that, however brief, helped to fuel a lasting shift in Montana’s public education system. Standing before the Constitutional Convention’s Bill of Rights Committee, Mavis Scott and Diana Lueppe asked delegates to make classroom instruction relevant and sensitive to the state’s Native peoples.

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Wolves Prepare For Home Matches

Wolves Prepare For Home Matches


Area fans will have a couple early chances to see Wolf Point’s tennis team in action this season. The Lady Wolves will host travel to Chinook for matches on Friday, April 1. Wolf Point will then play home against Baker on Saturday, April 2, and Forsyth on Friday, April 8. The Wolves feature three returning players on their girls’ tennis team this season. Back for the Wolves are junior

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Alisa Perry

Alisa Perry


Alisa Marie “Bones” Perry, 33, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at her family home in Poplar. She was born on April 28, 1988, to Vicki L. Perry and Ennis Russell, but was raised by her grandmother, the late Faye L. Perry, in Poplar. She had two daughters, McKenzie Faye (10) and Kendall Susan Charbonneau (seven). Her absolute favorite thing was being a mother and homemaker. Another favorite pastime was going “rummaging” with her grandmother and cousins. That passion eventually lead to them having their own yard sales or setting up every Saturday at the flea market in Poplar. She is survived by her daughters, McKenzie and Kendall Charbonneau; sister, Shelby Rose Renz; mother Vicky Perry of Williston, N.D.; father, Ennis Russell; step-father, Pete Martinez of Denver, Colo.; grandparents, Roberta “Bobby” Clincher of Laurel, Steven Clincher, Vernita Buckles, Irene Wilkinson, Leta Atkinson and Marian

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