06 January 2022
Portra Graduates From Youth Challenge Academy
Matthew Portra graduated from the Montana Youth Challenge Academy on Dec. 19, 2021.
He also earned Iron and Elite Cadet recognition.
The Montana Youth Challenge Academy is a residential academic-intervention program on the campus of the University of Montana-Western for 16- to 18-yearold students who are at risk of being high school dropouts. Designed by the National Guard Bureau and
Fourstar Named To Wolf Point Council
Lance Fourstar is the newest addition to the Wolf Point City Council. He ran unopposed and was sworn in by Judge Traci Harada Dec. 22 at the Roosevelt County Courthouse.
“I have worked throughout my life within the government, business and nonprofit aspects of society,” said Fourstar. “I have a good idea how to be a voice as a public servant.”
Fourstar’s nephew, Trey, 21, died
County Enjoyed Many Sports Highlights During 2021
Many standout performances by individuals highlighted the 2021 sports year in Roosevelt County.
Wolf Point’s Zander Ackerman and Jewel Olson captured state titles during the track season.
Ackerman, who won the Class B state championship in cross country during the fall of 2020, finished first in the 1600 and 3200 meter runs at the Class B state track meet. In addition, he placed second
