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Order Leads To Additional Assistance For Montana’s Unemployed Workers

Federal regulators approved Montana’s plan to provide an additional $400 per week in assistance to people receiving unemployment benefits due to COVID-19 related impacts, according to the Department of Labor and Industry. A grant from the Federal Emergency Management Administration will cover $300 of the new weekly payments. The other $100 will come from Montana’s coronavirus relief monies.

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Order Leads To Additional Assistance For Montana’s Unemployed Workers

Federal regulators approved Montana’s plan to provide an additional $400 per week in assistance to people receiving unemployment benefits due to COVID-19 related impacts, according to the Department of Labor and Industry. A grant from the Federal Emergency Management Administration will cover $300 of the new weekly payments. The other $100 will come from Montana’s coronavirus relief monies.

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Posted on August 27, 2020

Up In Flames

Over 500 acres burned Friday, Aug. 21, east of Oswego along U.S. Highway 2. Firefighters from the Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department, BIA Fire, Valley County Long Run and McCone County Fire Department fought the blaze. No structures were lost in the fire. No injuries were reported. Area landowners assisted in suppressing the fire. (Photo by Jessica Smith)

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Up In Flames

Over 500 acres burned Friday, Aug. 21, east of Oswego along U.S. Highway 2. Firefighters from the Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department, BIA Fire, Valley County Long Run and McCone County Fire Department fought the blaze. No structures were lost in the fire. No injuries were reported. Area landowners assisted in suppressing the fire. (Photo by Jessica Smith)

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Posted on August 27, 2020

Wolves’ Cross Country Team Takes To The Hills, Looking Forward To Season

With four runners returning from last year's state meet, Wolf Point's cross-country team is looking forward to a successful season. Wolf Point's turnout of 15 athletes includes 12 boys and three girls. Zander Ackerman headlines the list of returning runners. The senior finished fifth at the Class B state competition last year. “I think he will perform well at the state

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Wolves’ Cross Country Team Takes To The Hills, Looking Forward To Season

With four runners returning from last year's state meet, Wolf Point's cross-country team is looking forward to a successful season. Wolf Point's turnout of 15 athletes includes 12 boys and three girls. Zander Ackerman headlines the list of returning runners. The senior finished fifth at the Class B state competition last year. “I think he will perform well at the state

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Posted on August 27, 2020

Wolves’ Gridiron Team Includes 14 Freshman Of 38 Players

The future is looking bright for Wolf Point's football program. This year's turnout of 38 athletes includes 14 freshmen. “That's pretty good,” Wolf Point's coach Ryan Wilson said of the turnout. “I can live with that.” Leading the group of returning players is quarterback/ linebacker Austin Wilson, who is the team's only returning captain and has received All-Conference

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Wolves’ Gridiron Team Includes 14 Freshman Of 38 Players

The future is looking bright for Wolf Point's football program. This year's turnout of 38 athletes includes 14 freshmen. “That's pretty good,” Wolf Point's coach Ryan Wilson said of the turnout. “I can live with that.” Leading the group of returning players is quarterback/ linebacker Austin Wilson, who is the team's only returning captain and has received All-Conference

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Posted on August 27, 2020

Wolf Point Volleyball Team Sees Numerous Returning Players

With many starters returning from last year’s squad, the Wolf Point Wolves should be a force this volleyball season. Starters back for the Wolves include Jewell Olson, Mikaya Smoker-Dewitt, Demi Kegley, Hailey Nelson, Sarah Williamson and Kaitlin MacDonald. “It’s a good returning group,” Wolf Point coach Kim Hanks said. “Jewell Olson has worked hard in the offseason in the weight

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Wolf Point Volleyball Team Sees Numerous Returning Players

With many starters returning from last year’s squad, the Wolf Point Wolves should be a force this volleyball season. Starters back for the Wolves include Jewell Olson, Mikaya Smoker-Dewitt, Demi Kegley, Hailey Nelson, Sarah Williamson and Kaitlin MacDonald. “It’s a good returning group,” Wolf Point coach Kim Hanks said. “Jewell Olson has worked hard in the offseason in the weight

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Posted on August 27, 2020

Poplar’s Cross Country Team Ready For Successful 2020

The return of a pair of standouts from two years ago has supporters of Poplar High School's cross-country program excited for the season. Hudson Atkinson, a senior, returns after missing last year due to an injury. As a sophomore, Atkinson won the Class B state championship with a time of 16.18.21. The second-place finisher was 16 seconds behind Atkinson. Poplar placed 12th as a team

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Poplar’s Cross Country Team Ready For Successful 2020

The return of a pair of standouts from two years ago has supporters of Poplar High School's cross-country program excited for the season. Hudson Atkinson, a senior, returns after missing last year due to an injury. As a sophomore, Atkinson won the Class B state championship with a time of 16.18.21. The second-place finisher was 16 seconds behind Atkinson. Poplar placed 12th as a team

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Posted on August 27, 2020

Indians Continue Rebuilding Football Program

The Poplar High School Indians would like to see better numbers, but the football team has several talented players on this season’s squad. Coach Joe Hammer said the turnout is at 16 players at this point. He added that usually about 10 more students join the squad once school begins. School is scheduled to start on Thursday, Aug. 27, in Poplar. Tyler Pribbernow, a senior, is one of the

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Indians Continue Rebuilding Football Program

The Poplar High School Indians would like to see better numbers, but the football team has several talented players on this season’s squad. Coach Joe Hammer said the turnout is at 16 players at this point. He added that usually about 10 more students join the squad once school begins. School is scheduled to start on Thursday, Aug. 27, in Poplar. Tyler Pribbernow, a senior, is one of the

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Posted on August 27, 2020

Poplar Volleyball Team Ready To Spike It

You can feel the optimism when you walk into the Moccasin Square Garden at Poplar High School during the Lady Indians’ volleyball practices. The Lady Indians' volleyball squad should be improved this season with a number of returning seniors. Poplar coach William Bemer is excited about the turnout of 22 players. The group includes seniors Keandra Martell, Kahomani Charboneau, Macey

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Poplar Volleyball Team Ready To Spike It

You can feel the optimism when you walk into the Moccasin Square Garden at Poplar High School during the Lady Indians’ volleyball practices. The Lady Indians' volleyball squad should be improved this season with a number of returning seniors. Poplar coach William Bemer is excited about the turnout of 22 players. The group includes seniors Keandra Martell, Kahomani Charboneau, Macey

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Posted on August 27, 2020

Wolf Point Schools Activities Schedule

All activities subject to change. Varsity Football Date Event Time(s) Fri. Aug. 14 1st Day of Practice 8:00 A.M. Fri. Aug. 28 Maroon and White Game 5:00 P.M. Fri. Sept. 4 Baker 7:00 P.M. Fri. Sept. 11 @ Harlem 7:00 P.M. Fri. Sept. 18 @ Malta 7:00 P.M. Fri. Sept. 25 Fairfield 7:00 P.M. Fri. Oct. 2 vs Cutbank 6:00 P.M. Fri. Oct. 9 Conrad 7:00 P.M. Fri. Oct. 16 @ Glasgow 7:00 P.M. Fri. Oct. 23 Poplar

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Wolf Point Schools Activities Schedule

All activities subject to change. Varsity Football Date Event Time(s) Fri. Aug. 14 1st Day of Practice 8:00 A.M. Fri. Aug. 28 Maroon and White Game 5:00 P.M. Fri. Sept. 4 Baker 7:00 P.M. Fri. Sept. 11 @ Harlem 7:00 P.M. Fri. Sept. 18 @ Malta 7:00 P.M. Fri. Sept. 25 Fairfield 7:00 P.M. Fri. Oct. 2 vs Cutbank 6:00 P.M. Fri. Oct. 9 Conrad 7:00 P.M. Fri. Oct. 16 @ Glasgow 7:00 P.M. Fri. Oct. 23 Poplar

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Posted on August 27, 2020

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Order Leads To Additional Assistance For Montana’s Unemployed Workers

Order Leads To Additional Assistance For Montana’s Unemployed Workers

Up In Flames

Up In Flames

Wolves’ Cross Country Team Takes To The Hills, Looking Forward To Season

Wolves’ Cross Country Team Takes To The Hills, Looking Forward To Season

Wolves’ Gridiron Team Includes 14 Freshman Of 38 Players

Wolves’ Gridiron Team Includes 14 Freshman Of 38 Players

Wolf Point Volleyball Team Sees Numerous Returning Players

Wolf Point Volleyball Team Sees Numerous Returning Players

Poplar’s Cross Country Team Ready For Successful 2020

Poplar’s Cross Country Team Ready For Successful 2020

Indians Continue Rebuilding Football Program

Indians Continue Rebuilding Football Program

Poplar Volleyball Team Ready To Spike It

Poplar Volleyball Team Ready To Spike It

Wolf Point Schools Activities Schedule

Wolf Point Schools Activities Schedule

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Tribes Buffalo Program Transfers Bulls

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