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National Honor Society Serves

Members of Wolf Point High School’s National Honor Society helped serve the meal at the Walleyes Unlimited banquet. They were (from left) Aaron Boysun, Alexander MacDonald, Daniel Sears, Ethan Blount, Samantha Reed and Josie Kolstad. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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National Honor Society Serves

Members of Wolf Point High School’s National Honor Society helped serve the meal at the Walleyes Unlimited banquet. They were (from left) Aaron Boysun, Alexander MacDonald, Daniel Sears, Ethan Blount, Samantha Reed and Josie Kolstad. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on March 24, 2022

Drapeau Selected As Frontier’s Superintendent

Patrick Drapeau has accepted the position as the new superintendent at Frontier School. Drapeau, who is in his first year as principal at Southside Elementary School, said he wasn’t actively looking for a different position, but he was attracted by Frontier’s job description. He noted Frontier’s emphasis on working together, school family and small classroom sizes. “Those are some

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Drapeau Selected As Frontier’s Superintendent

Patrick Drapeau has accepted the position as the new superintendent at Frontier School. Drapeau, who is in his first year as principal at Southside Elementary School, said he wasn’t actively looking for a different position, but he was attracted by Frontier’s job description. He noted Frontier’s emphasis on working together, school family and small classroom sizes. “Those are some

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Posted on March 24, 2022

Trustees Listen To New Coaching Process Plan

Wolf Point superintendent of schools Loverty Erickson provided a new athletic extra-curricular hiring process for trustees to review during the monthly school board meeting on Monday, March 14. Erickson said she was requesting feedback for the process of hiring extra-curricular leaders. The new process includes: if current staff members apply for a position, they should submit a letter of

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Trustees Listen To New Coaching Process Plan

Wolf Point superintendent of schools Loverty Erickson provided a new athletic extra-curricular hiring process for trustees to review during the monthly school board meeting on Monday, March 14. Erickson said she was requesting feedback for the process of hiring extra-curricular leaders. The new process includes: if current staff members apply for a position, they should submit a letter of

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Posted on March 24, 2022

COVID Cases Continue To Decrease

Roosevelt County had six active COVID cases as of Monday, March 21. There have been 71 COVID-related deaths in the county. There are zero current hospitalizations. County health officials encourage all residents aged 5 and up to be vaccinated and those over 16 should consider getting booster doses. Immunizations are by appointment only. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 406-653-6223.

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COVID Cases Continue To Decrease

Roosevelt County had six active COVID cases as of Monday, March 21. There have been 71 COVID-related deaths in the county. There are zero current hospitalizations. County health officials encourage all residents aged 5 and up to be vaccinated and those over 16 should consider getting booster doses. Immunizations are by appointment only. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 406-653-6223.

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Posted on March 24, 2022

Candidates File For Public Service Commission Positions

Seven Republicans and two Democrats have filed to campaign for the two seats coming open on Montana’s Public Service Commission, the five-member body that regulates investor-owned utility companies with captive customer bases. Two Republicans, K. Webb Galbreath of Browning and Arlo Christianson of Great Falls, filed to run against District 1 incumbent commissioner Randy Pinocci, a Republican

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Candidates File For Public Service Commission Positions

Seven Republicans and two Democrats have filed to campaign for the two seats coming open on Montana’s Public Service Commission, the five-member body that regulates investor-owned utility companies with captive customer bases. Two Republicans, K. Webb Galbreath of Browning and Arlo Christianson of Great Falls, filed to run against District 1 incumbent commissioner Randy Pinocci, a Republican

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Posted on March 24, 2022

Future Engineers Selects Poplar Student As Semi-Finalist

Future Engineers has announced 20 semi-finalists in the Lunabotics Junior Contest, a national competition where NASA asked K-12 students to design a robot that can dig and move lunar soil (regolith) from one area of the lunar South Pole to a holding container near a future Artemis Moon base. One semi-finalist is Colton Tolman. Tolman currently attends Poplar Schools. The essay contest was

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Future Engineers Selects Poplar Student As Semi-Finalist

Future Engineers has announced 20 semi-finalists in the Lunabotics Junior Contest, a national competition where NASA asked K-12 students to design a robot that can dig and move lunar soil (regolith) from one area of the lunar South Pole to a holding container near a future Artemis Moon base. One semi-finalist is Colton Tolman. Tolman currently attends Poplar Schools. The essay contest was

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Posted on March 24, 2022

State Announces Record-Setting Oil, Gas Lease Sale

Along with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced a record-setting oil and gas lease sale on state trust lands, netting $1,187,194 from the first quarter of 2022. “Ramping up American- made energy in Montana is one of many ways to reduce our reliance on foreign energy sources,” Gianforte said. “Additionally, proceeds from

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State Announces Record-Setting Oil, Gas Lease Sale

Along with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced a record-setting oil and gas lease sale on state trust lands, netting $1,187,194 from the first quarter of 2022. “Ramping up American- made energy in Montana is one of many ways to reduce our reliance on foreign energy sources,” Gianforte said. “Additionally, proceeds from

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Posted on March 24, 2022

Wolves Start Working For Successful Track Season

After a standout track season last year, the Wolf Point Wolves look to keep the tradition going this campaign. The Wolves have about 30 athletes out for the sport. “It’s a good number to work with,” Wolf Point Coach R.C. Page said. Heading the group of returning athletes are Katelyn MacDonald and Peyton Summers who each placed at last year’s Class B state track meet. MacDonald

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Wolves Start Working For Successful Track Season

After a standout track season last year, the Wolf Point Wolves look to keep the tradition going this campaign. The Wolves have about 30 athletes out for the sport. “It’s a good number to work with,” Wolf Point Coach R.C. Page said. Heading the group of returning athletes are Katelyn MacDonald and Peyton Summers who each placed at last year’s Class B state track meet. MacDonald

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Posted on March 24, 2022

Galaviz Sentenced For Two Offenses

Amos Ryker Galaviz changed his plea to guilty on two charges in district court on Wednesday, March 16. Galaviz made guilty pleas to criminal possession of dangerous drugs and negligent endangerment. He admitted to being in possession of 1.843 grams of meth in Roosevelt County on Jan. 6, 2022. He also admitted to driving 130 miles per hour on that date. After a high speed pursuit in Sheridan

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Galaviz Sentenced For Two Offenses

Amos Ryker Galaviz changed his plea to guilty on two charges in district court on Wednesday, March 16. Galaviz made guilty pleas to criminal possession of dangerous drugs and negligent endangerment. He admitted to being in possession of 1.843 grams of meth in Roosevelt County on Jan. 6, 2022. He also admitted to driving 130 miles per hour on that date. After a high speed pursuit in Sheridan

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Posted on March 24, 2022

Wolf Point’s Tennis Team Features 12 Players

The Wolf Point Wolves feature three returning players on their girls’ tennis team this season. Back for the Wolves are junior Mahala Moran, sophomore Kaleah Miller-Toves and sophomore Kaylee Johnson. Seniors on the 12-player squad are Laykin Cantrell, Hamyanie Campbell and Claire Kinzie. Also on the team are sophomore Avalon Christian, sophomore Juellz Bauer, sophomore Sapphire Redfield,

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Wolf Point’s Tennis Team Features 12 Players

The Wolf Point Wolves feature three returning players on their girls’ tennis team this season. Back for the Wolves are junior Mahala Moran, sophomore Kaleah Miller-Toves and sophomore Kaylee Johnson. Seniors on the 12-player squad are Laykin Cantrell, Hamyanie Campbell and Claire Kinzie. Also on the team are sophomore Avalon Christian, sophomore Juellz Bauer, sophomore Sapphire Redfield,

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Posted on March 24, 2022

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National Honor Society Serves

National Honor Society Serves

Drapeau Selected As Frontier’s Superintendent

Drapeau Selected As Frontier’s Superintendent

Trustees Listen To New Coaching Process Plan

Trustees Listen To New Coaching Process Plan

COVID Cases Continue To Decrease

COVID Cases Continue To Decrease

Candidates File For Public Service Commission Positions

Candidates File For Public Service Commission Positions

Future Engineers Selects Poplar Student As Semi-Finalist

Future Engineers Selects Poplar Student As Semi-Finalist

State Announces Record-Setting Oil, Gas Lease Sale

State Announces Record-Setting Oil, Gas Lease Sale

Wolves Start Working For Successful Track Season

Wolves Start Working For Successful Track Season

Galaviz Sentenced For Two Offenses

Galaviz Sentenced For Two Offenses

Wolf Point’s Tennis Team Features 12 Players

Wolf Point’s Tennis Team Features 12 Players

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