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Volunteers Process Tribes Relief Applications

According to Fort Peck Tribes Executive Board member Kaci Wallette, 5,500 COVID-19 Emergency Relief Assistance applications were processed and mailed to enrolled members 18 years of age and older who reside off the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. The applications were mailed June 11. The deadline for the first relief payment is June 30. “They worked very hard to ensure we can offer this assistance

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Volunteers Process Tribes Relief Applications

According to Fort Peck Tribes Executive Board member Kaci Wallette, 5,500 COVID-19 Emergency Relief Assistance applications were processed and mailed to enrolled members 18 years of age and older who reside off the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. The applications were mailed June 11. The deadline for the first relief payment is June 30. “They worked very hard to ensure we can offer this assistance

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Posted on June 18, 2020

Human Skull Found Near Poplar

According to Roosevelt County Undersheriff John Summers, a human skull was found in the Missouri River at Ferry Boat Road June 2. The skull was found by someone who was fishing in the area and local law enforcement agencies were notified. After the skull was recovered, it was sent to the state crime lab for analysis. The Poplar Volunteer Fire Department was instrumental in locating the

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Human Skull Found Near Poplar

According to Roosevelt County Undersheriff John Summers, a human skull was found in the Missouri River at Ferry Boat Road June 2. The skull was found by someone who was fishing in the area and local law enforcement agencies were notified. After the skull was recovered, it was sent to the state crime lab for analysis. The Poplar Volunteer Fire Department was instrumental in locating the

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Posted on June 18, 2020

Tribal Board Announces Phase 3 Reopening

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board passed a phased re-opening plan at the June 15 meeting. Beginning June 19, the reservation- wide curfew will be in effect from 2:30 to 5 a.m. All tribal government departments will be back at work in full force. No more than 250 people will be allowed to gather in one place. Casinos will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m., operating at 75 percent capacity.

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Tribal Board Announces Phase 3 Reopening

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board passed a phased re-opening plan at the June 15 meeting. Beginning June 19, the reservation- wide curfew will be in effect from 2:30 to 5 a.m. All tribal government departments will be back at work in full force. No more than 250 people will be allowed to gather in one place. Casinos will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m., operating at 75 percent capacity.

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Posted on June 18, 2020

Legging Census Participation Threatens Second House Seat

A five-member commission tasked with redrawing Montana’s legislative boundaries following the 2020 census has shared frustrations over the state’s response rate in Native communities and other rural areas. The commission has cited the COVID-19 pandemic as the main reason for the disappointing rate of return. On June 14, Republican Jeff Essmann of Billings told media that an expected second

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Legging Census Participation Threatens Second House Seat

A five-member commission tasked with redrawing Montana’s legislative boundaries following the 2020 census has shared frustrations over the state’s response rate in Native communities and other rural areas. The commission has cited the COVID-19 pandemic as the main reason for the disappointing rate of return. On June 14, Republican Jeff Essmann of Billings told media that an expected second

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Posted on June 18, 2020

Deadly Crossing Near Bainville Under Review

According to Lori Ryan, public information officer for the Montana Department of Transportation, a safety review is expected to begin on the crossing at Road 1013 near Bainville to determine if extra safety measures are needed. A May 29 crash took the life of Sidney’s Rocky Norby, prompting the review. “Upon further details of this crash,” said Ryan, “a diagnostic review process will

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Deadly Crossing Near Bainville Under Review

According to Lori Ryan, public information officer for the Montana Department of Transportation, a safety review is expected to begin on the crossing at Road 1013 near Bainville to determine if extra safety measures are needed. A May 29 crash took the life of Sidney’s Rocky Norby, prompting the review. “Upon further details of this crash,” said Ryan, “a diagnostic review process will

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Posted on June 18, 2020

Fort Union Announces Digital Rendezvous

Fort Union staff is inviting the public to join them online for a new virtual Rendezvous experience the week of June 18-21. Their planned digital content will follow the same order of events as the previously scheduled live rendezvous that was canceled due to COVID-19 safety concerns. All digital content will be available on www.nps.gov/fous and at facebook.com/FortUnion-TradingPostNHS/. On

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Fort Union Announces Digital Rendezvous

Fort Union staff is inviting the public to join them online for a new virtual Rendezvous experience the week of June 18-21. Their planned digital content will follow the same order of events as the previously scheduled live rendezvous that was canceled due to COVID-19 safety concerns. All digital content will be available on www.nps.gov/fous and at facebook.com/FortUnion-TradingPostNHS/. On

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Posted on June 18, 2020

Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

lotter ( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department June 8-14. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: June 8 Jessica Robles, 35, 300 block of Fifth Avenue South, endangering welfare of a child. Fifteen-year-old female, Sixth Avenue South and Front Street, operating with expired

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Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

lotter ( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department June 8-14. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: June 8 Jessica Robles, 35, 300 block of Fifth Avenue South, endangering welfare of a child. Fifteen-year-old female, Sixth Avenue South and Front Street, operating with expired

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Posted on June 18, 2020

Bainville Man Picked Up On Parole Violations For Gun Possession

Joshua Patrick Vanatta, 30, of Bainville appeared June 9 in Great Falls before U.S. Magistrate Judge John Johnston and pleaded not guilty on charges of possession of ammunition by a felon, possession of an unregistered firearm and possession of a firearm without a serial number. According to court documents, Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Deputy Patrick O’Conner searched classified ads on Facebook

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Bainville Man Picked Up On Parole Violations For Gun Possession

Joshua Patrick Vanatta, 30, of Bainville appeared June 9 in Great Falls before U.S. Magistrate Judge John Johnston and pleaded not guilty on charges of possession of ammunition by a felon, possession of an unregistered firearm and possession of a firearm without a serial number. According to court documents, Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Deputy Patrick O’Conner searched classified ads on Facebook

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Posted on June 18, 2020

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of everyone incarcerated and persons booked into the jail during the previous week and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) As of June 8, 43 prisoners had been housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week. Prisoners included: Darrell

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Roosevelt County Jail Roster

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of everyone incarcerated and persons booked into the jail during the previous week and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) As of June 8, 43 prisoners had been housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week. Prisoners included: Darrell

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Posted on June 18, 2020

Montana’s Family Farms And Ranches Face Uncertain Future As Producers Age Out

Independent Record The 68-year-old old poultry farmer pointed out the hen houses he built decades ago, providing details of each wooden tenement's residents. Hugh Spencer built the hen houses and accompanying grain bins, which look like high-density housing for chickens, shortly after he and his wife, Viki, purchased the land in 1981. Spencer's 48-week-old hens are kept in the

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Montana’s Family Farms And Ranches Face Uncertain Future As Producers Age Out

Independent Record The 68-year-old old poultry farmer pointed out the hen houses he built decades ago, providing details of each wooden tenement's residents. Hugh Spencer built the hen houses and accompanying grain bins, which look like high-density housing for chickens, shortly after he and his wife, Viki, purchased the land in 1981. Spencer's 48-week-old hens are kept in the

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Posted on June 18, 2020

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Volunteers Process Tribes Relief Applications

Volunteers Process Tribes Relief Applications

Human Skull Found Near Poplar

Human Skull Found Near Poplar

Tribal Board Announces Phase 3 Reopening

Tribal Board Announces Phase 3 Reopening

Legging Census Participation Threatens Second House Seat

Legging Census Participation Threatens Second House Seat

Deadly Crossing Near Bainville Under Review

Deadly Crossing Near Bainville Under Review

Fort Union Announces Digital Rendezvous

Fort Union Announces Digital Rendezvous

Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

Bainville Man Picked Up On Parole Violations For Gun Possession

Bainville Man Picked Up On Parole Violations For Gun Possession

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Montana’s Family Farms And Ranches Face Uncertain Future As Producers Age Out

Montana’s Family Farms And Ranches Face Uncertain Future As Producers Age Out

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