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County Seeks Dispatch Employees

One of the first vital factors for the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office to respond to crimes or emergency situations is having quality dispatchers receiving the calls. Right now, the sheriff’s office is struggling to fill those critical positions. At fully staff, the office has 10 dispatchers. Currently, there are four open dispatching spots. “We can’t seem to keep them,”

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County Seeks Dispatch Employees

One of the first vital factors for the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office to respond to crimes or emergency situations is having quality dispatchers receiving the calls. Right now, the sheriff’s office is struggling to fill those critical positions. At fully staff, the office has 10 dispatchers. Currently, there are four open dispatching spots. “We can’t seem to keep them,”

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Posted on August 18, 2022

County Adds To Cattle Guard Resolution

Roosevelt County commissioners approved an addition to the county’s cattle guard resolution, which was originally approved in February. The resolution noted that if maintenance is required on cattle guards, Roosevelt County will complete the repairs and bill the beneficiary of the cattle guard, landowner or permittee. A fee, however, was listed in the resolution. During the meeting

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County Adds To Cattle Guard Resolution

Roosevelt County commissioners approved an addition to the county’s cattle guard resolution, which was originally approved in February. The resolution noted that if maintenance is required on cattle guards, Roosevelt County will complete the repairs and bill the beneficiary of the cattle guard, landowner or permittee. A fee, however, was listed in the resolution. During the meeting

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Posted on August 18, 2022

Montana Supreme Court Says Abortion Laws Remain Blocked

In a five-justice panel’s unanimous decision, the Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday, Aug. 9, upheld a district court decision to block three abortion restriction laws from taking effect while the case proceeds. The high court said the case between Planned Parenthood of Montana and the state of Montana, defended by Attorney General Austin Knudsen, can continue in the Yellowstone County district

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Montana Supreme Court Says Abortion Laws Remain Blocked

In a five-justice panel’s unanimous decision, the Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday, Aug. 9, upheld a district court decision to block three abortion restriction laws from taking effect while the case proceeds. The high court said the case between Planned Parenthood of Montana and the state of Montana, defended by Attorney General Austin Knudsen, can continue in the Yellowstone County district

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Posted on August 18, 2022

Chiropractors Conduct Fun Days In Area

Chiropractors from across the nation were in the area last week to host fun days for students prior to the new school year beginning. The Chiropractor Fun Days, part of the Love Has No Color program, took place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11, outside of Wolf Point High School A similar celebration was held at the Thundering Buffalo Health and Wellness Center on Friday, Aug. 12, and

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Chiropractors Conduct Fun Days In Area

Chiropractors from across the nation were in the area last week to host fun days for students prior to the new school year beginning. The Chiropractor Fun Days, part of the Love Has No Color program, took place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11, outside of Wolf Point High School A similar celebration was held at the Thundering Buffalo Health and Wellness Center on Friday, Aug. 12, and

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Posted on August 18, 2022

Cultural Resource Department Hosts Live Museum Parade

A live museum parade and corresponding events are being hosted at Legion Park in Poplar by Fort Peck Tribes Cultural Resource Department staff. CRD director Dyan Youpee told the Northern Plains Independent that a live museum and parade with payouts for different walking categories is set for Sept. 23. Organizers are seeking participants. A traditional food cook off is planned for 10 a.m.,

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Cultural Resource Department Hosts Live Museum Parade

A live museum parade and corresponding events are being hosted at Legion Park in Poplar by Fort Peck Tribes Cultural Resource Department staff. CRD director Dyan Youpee told the Northern Plains Independent that a live museum and parade with payouts for different walking categories is set for Sept. 23. Organizers are seeking participants. A traditional food cook off is planned for 10 a.m.,

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Posted on August 18, 2022

School Board Hears Lead Testing Update

Shane Reed, facilities director for the Wolf Point School District, provided the school board with an update of the lead testing process during the board’s meeting on Monday, Aug. 9. Reed explained that the testing isn’t for lead in the water but rather lead in fixtures DEQ has taken over this program and is in charge of testing throughout Montana’s schools. He said schools in the state

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School Board Hears Lead Testing Update

Shane Reed, facilities director for the Wolf Point School District, provided the school board with an update of the lead testing process during the board’s meeting on Monday, Aug. 9. Reed explained that the testing isn’t for lead in the water but rather lead in fixtures DEQ has taken over this program and is in charge of testing throughout Montana’s schools. He said schools in the state

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Posted on August 18, 2022

Police Chief Recognized At City Council Meeting

The Wolf Point City Council held their regular meeting Aug. 15. Wolf Point Police Chief Alisha Morales and Sergeant Enrique Morales were recognized for administering lifesaving measures to several persons suffering from opioid overdoses in Wolf Point recently. Dschaak read reports of their efforts and called for a round of applause. John J. Szymanski has resigned from the city effective

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Police Chief Recognized At City Council Meeting

The Wolf Point City Council held their regular meeting Aug. 15. Wolf Point Police Chief Alisha Morales and Sergeant Enrique Morales were recognized for administering lifesaving measures to several persons suffering from opioid overdoses in Wolf Point recently. Dschaak read reports of their efforts and called for a round of applause. John J. Szymanski has resigned from the city effective

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Posted on August 18, 2022

Blood Drive Scheduled In Wolf Point

Just as most cars need to be refueled constantly, so does the nation’s blood supply. The American Red Cross has faced a concerning drop in blood donations this summer. Donors are needed to make an appointment to give in August to help prevent a blood shortage. A blood drive is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 18, from 11:30 a.m, to 5:30 p.m. at Gospel Fellowship Church in Wolf Point. The decline

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Blood Drive Scheduled In Wolf Point

Just as most cars need to be refueled constantly, so does the nation’s blood supply. The American Red Cross has faced a concerning drop in blood donations this summer. Donors are needed to make an appointment to give in August to help prevent a blood shortage. A blood drive is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 18, from 11:30 a.m, to 5:30 p.m. at Gospel Fellowship Church in Wolf Point. The decline

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Posted on August 18, 2022

Wait Until DarkOpens August 19 - Fort Peck Summer Theatre Wraps Up Season

Wait Until Dark Opens August 19 In the Oscar-nominated film version of FPST’s final show for the 2022 season, Wait Until Dark, Audrey Hepburn stars as Suzy Hendrix, a blind woman who must use her wits to outsmart crooks and solve a mystery unfolding right before her eyes. The climax has been heralded as “one of the most thrilling moments of theatre to hit the Broadway stage!” FPST’s

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Wait Until DarkOpens August 19 - Fort Peck Summer Theatre Wraps Up Season

Wait Until Dark Opens August 19 In the Oscar-nominated film version of FPST’s final show for the 2022 season, Wait Until Dark, Audrey Hepburn stars as Suzy Hendrix, a blind woman who must use her wits to outsmart crooks and solve a mystery unfolding right before her eyes. The climax has been heralded as “one of the most thrilling moments of theatre to hit the Broadway stage!” FPST’s

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Posted on August 18, 2022

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals Aug 18: Sweet and sour pork, rice, Oriental vegetables and dessert. Aug. 23: Kielbasa and vegetable sheet pan dinner, fruit and dessert. Aug 25: Hamburger deluxes, french fries, birthday cake and ice cream.

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals Aug 18: Sweet and sour pork, rice, Oriental vegetables and dessert. Aug. 23: Kielbasa and vegetable sheet pan dinner, fruit and dessert. Aug 25: Hamburger deluxes, french fries, birthday cake and ice cream.

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Posted on August 18, 2022

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County Seeks Dispatch Employees

County Seeks Dispatch Employees

County Adds To Cattle Guard Resolution

County Adds To Cattle Guard Resolution

Montana Supreme Court Says Abortion Laws Remain Blocked

Montana Supreme Court Says Abortion Laws Remain Blocked

Chiropractors Conduct Fun Days In Area

Chiropractors Conduct Fun Days In Area

Cultural Resource Department Hosts Live Museum Parade

Cultural Resource Department Hosts Live Museum Parade

School Board Hears Lead Testing Update

School Board Hears Lead Testing Update

Police Chief Recognized At City Council Meeting

Police Chief Recognized At City Council Meeting

Blood Drive Scheduled In Wolf Point

Blood Drive Scheduled In Wolf Point

Wait Until DarkOpens August 19 - Fort Peck Summer Theatre Wraps Up Season

Wait Until DarkOpens August 19 - Fort Peck Summer Theatre Wraps Up Season

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