The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held their regular meeting June 24 in Poplar. Following approval of the agenda and administrative items, the board approved Stevie Kirn to be moved from temporary employee to permanent status. Fort Peck, Inc. was approved for $5 million in loans for the casino project at 3.5 percent interest. The board approved a MOU between the Fort Peck Tribes and Three

than no leases at all, [and] we support using Habitat Montana funds for these leases when these funds would otherwise be unused.” Ben Lamb with the Montana Conservation Society said he appreciated that the program would protect habitat, increase public access and help farmers and ranchers “make sure the home place is kept in the family.” “That can really be a game changer for a

Bainville is trying something new this summer to increase school spirit and raise some funds at the same time. The Bulldog Boosters in the Park is scheduled for Thursday, June 27, at Simard Park. The event will start at 6 p.m. “We thought we would do a family event for the area,” Jessica Berwick, a member of the Bainville Sports Boosters, said. The meal will include burger and chips

The Roosevelt County commissioners approved salary increases for elected officials and regular county employees during their meeting held on Monday, June 10. Based on the recommendation of the compensation board, a pay increase of $2,075 to the elected official base for fiscal year 2024-2025 was approved. Commissioners said the increase is in line with the 3 percent negotiated for the union

Great Northern Development Corporation is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since its inception, GNDC has been dedicated to fostering economic growth and revitalizing the local economy across the six counties it serves: Valley, Daniels, Sheridan, Roosevelt, Garfield and McCone. Over the past three decades, GNDC has played a pivotal role in transforming the communities within northeast Montana.