A month ago, fearing the worst, Montana’s medical community sounded the alarm, urging residents to get vaccinated and mask up as the Delta variant of COVID-19 began to spread. Now it appears the worst is arriving. This week, hospitals from Billings to Missoula are instituting or preparing to institute a “crisis standard of care” under which medical services and supplies are rationed. While

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police department Sept. 6-12. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: September 13 Ross Ruhd, 45 male, 800 block of Fifth Avenue North, tampering with communication device, assault on peace officer or judicial officer and partner/family member assault, municipal court.

The new Tribal security program is looking for help creating its new emblem/ logo. The emblem will be printed on decals and placed on new security vehicles as well as being stitched onto patches for uniforms. The first place winner will receive $300. Second place earns $200 and third will earn $100. The contest is open to all children ages 5-18 who live on the Fort Peck reservation. Submissions