Competitors have been selected for the Culbertson School District spelling bee Wednesday, Jan. 20. Competitors and alternates will include Ayden Hunter, Jacklynne McDonald, Ivy Colvin, Henry Colvin, Trevor Miller, Aubry Salvevold, Gabe Annett, Eli James, Natalie Heard, Jonas York, Gavin Ballard, Anna Steppler and Noah Fox. Not pictured: Stella Fox, Kenyon Windy Boy. The bee will be broadcast live

By James Walling Coach Jens Nielsen and the Culbertson Future Farmers of America chapter hosted a district meet at the old armory building Jan. 18. Bainville coach Kellan Standley said that the event was a success. “The contest ran super smoothly,” said Standley. “We finished early, which almost never happens, so kudos to Jens. I’m very proud of my varsity students in both ATMS (mechanics)

On Jan. 11, Moderna, the company that produced the COVID-19 vaccine being used in Roosevelt County and on the Fort Peck Reservation, announced that protection from its vaccine should last a year. It will take a year for the statement to be proven, but this is welcome news as vaccination continues in our area and around the world. The Wolf Point IHS will conduct a vaccination clinic for IHS beneficiaries

Culbertson’s boys’ basketball team fell short to Fairview, 66-34, at home on Saturday, Jan. 16. Fairview led 20-6 at the end of the first quarter and 31-10 at the half. Fairview scored 24 points in the third quarter for a 55-20 margin. Colin Avance led Culbertson with 16 points. Scoring six points each for the Cowboys were Hunter Lucas and Mike Pederson. Adding two points each

Culbertson’s boys’ basketball squad struggled in the second half as the Cowboys lost to Savage, 33-29, on Friday, Jan. 15. The Cowboys ended the second quarter on a high note as baskets bu Hunter Lucas and Maurice Bighorn closed the margin to 28-20. Two baskets by Colin Avance put Culbertson down by a only a 30-24 margin early in the third quarter. Savage, however, tallied the next 15