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Officials Receive Service Year Awards

The Montana High School Association has recently announced the 2022-2023 service year award list for officials who are members of the Montana Officials Association. Recipients for this award are members that have been part of the MOA as full participating members for 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50 years. Eastern Montana officials honored for 35 years of service included Dean Nelson of Homestead and

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Officials Receive Service Year Awards

The Montana High School Association has recently announced the 2022-2023 service year award list for officials who are members of the Montana Officials Association. Recipients for this award are members that have been part of the MOA as full participating members for 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50 years. Eastern Montana officials honored for 35 years of service included Dean Nelson of Homestead and

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Posted on December 22, 2022

Lustre Girls Drop Contest In Culbertson

The Culbertson Cowgirls knocked off Lustre Christian by a 63-25 final in non-conference action in Culbertson on Saturday, Dec. 17. Culbertson gained a 17-3 lead during the first quarter. Makena Hauge led the attack with seven points in the period. The Cowgirls increased their advantage to 33-15 at the half with the scoring of Megan Granbois and Hauge leading the attack. Culbertson led 53-17

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Lustre Girls Drop Contest In Culbertson

The Culbertson Cowgirls knocked off Lustre Christian by a 63-25 final in non-conference action in Culbertson on Saturday, Dec. 17. Culbertson gained a 17-3 lead during the first quarter. Makena Hauge led the attack with seven points in the period. The Cowgirls increased their advantage to 33-15 at the half with the scoring of Megan Granbois and Hauge leading the attack. Culbertson led 53-17

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Posted on December 22, 2022

Antlerless Elk Hunt Runs Through Feb. 15

Southeast Montana’s first late-season hunt, previously known as a shoulder season, will run from Nov. 28-Feb. 15. In FWP Region 7, the late season allows antlerless elk hunting with either an unused over-the-counter general elk license or a limited- draw elk B license on private lands in Hunting Districts 702, 704, 705. A late-season hunt is a firearms season that occurs outside the general

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Antlerless Elk Hunt Runs Through Feb. 15

Southeast Montana’s first late-season hunt, previously known as a shoulder season, will run from Nov. 28-Feb. 15. In FWP Region 7, the late season allows antlerless elk hunting with either an unused over-the-counter general elk license or a limited- draw elk B license on private lands in Hunting Districts 702, 704, 705. A late-season hunt is a firearms season that occurs outside the general

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Posted on December 22, 2022

Gianforte Recommends Increased Funding For Montana Nursing Homes

The Gianforte Administration has proposed to bump up the per diem for the stressed facilities, but only for a fraction of the recommended increased rates. Nursing homes are on the ropes financially, and so far, 11 facilities have closed or announced closures in the state, according to data from the Montana Health Care Association. They also have been operating at well below capacity, recently

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Gianforte Recommends Increased Funding For Montana Nursing Homes

The Gianforte Administration has proposed to bump up the per diem for the stressed facilities, but only for a fraction of the recommended increased rates. Nursing homes are on the ropes financially, and so far, 11 facilities have closed or announced closures in the state, according to data from the Montana Health Care Association. They also have been operating at well below capacity, recently

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Posted on December 22, 2022

Gianforte Signs Off On Broadband Grant List

Gov. Greg Gianforte put his signature on a $309 million list of broadband grants intended to expand rural connectivity across Montana Wednesday, Dec. 14, clearing the way for private internet companies to begin publicly subsidized construction on what the governor called a “historic” investment in closing the state’s digital divide. Gianforte’s action endorses the list of grant awards

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Gianforte Signs Off On Broadband Grant List

Gov. Greg Gianforte put his signature on a $309 million list of broadband grants intended to expand rural connectivity across Montana Wednesday, Dec. 14, clearing the way for private internet companies to begin publicly subsidized construction on what the governor called a “historic” investment in closing the state’s digital divide. Gianforte’s action endorses the list of grant awards

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Posted on December 22, 2022

MSU Faculty, AHEC To Develop Nursing Grant

Montana State University’s Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing was recently awarded a grant of nearly $4 million to strengthen clinical faculty and preceptor training in rural states across the West. The grant, which comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration, will be administered by Molly Secor, the nursing college’s associate

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MSU Faculty, AHEC To Develop Nursing Grant

Montana State University’s Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing was recently awarded a grant of nearly $4 million to strengthen clinical faculty and preceptor training in rural states across the West. The grant, which comes from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration, will be administered by Molly Secor, the nursing college’s associate

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Posted on December 22, 2022

Lustre News

Due to the forecast of severe cold this week, the EMB Christmas program has been moved to Sunday, Dec. 25, at 11 a.m. The winner of the Lustre Grade School door decoration contest was third and fourth grade teacher Prince Agbisit with a 3-D reindeer with 75 votes. Second place was Kristen Lloyd, special education teacher, using cups to make a snowman. The third and fourth grade students put

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Lustre News

Due to the forecast of severe cold this week, the EMB Christmas program has been moved to Sunday, Dec. 25, at 11 a.m. The winner of the Lustre Grade School door decoration contest was third and fourth grade teacher Prince Agbisit with a 3-D reindeer with 75 votes. Second place was Kristen Lloyd, special education teacher, using cups to make a snowman. The third and fourth grade students put

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Posted on December 22, 2022

Smoker Named New Poplar Librarian

Poplar’s Lori Smoker has been named James E. Shanley Tribal Library director, replacing longterm head Anita Scheetz, who retired in September after filling the role since 1991. Smoker graduated from Poplar High School and has completed courses at Fort Peck Community College and Montana State University - Northern. She told the Northern Plains Independent she was encouraged by members

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Smoker Named New Poplar Librarian

Poplar’s Lori Smoker has been named James E. Shanley Tribal Library director, replacing longterm head Anita Scheetz, who retired in September after filling the role since 1991. Smoker graduated from Poplar High School and has completed courses at Fort Peck Community College and Montana State University - Northern. She told the Northern Plains Independent she was encouraged by members

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Posted on December 22, 2022

His words in the Book ….

His words in the Book of John. In chapter 14, he tells us why he came and what the Good News is all about. He said that he was the way to heaven (vs. 6) and that was the reason he came to give everyone a way “through” him, there is no other. In chapters 15 and 17, Jesus explained that just as the angel had told the shepherds, he came to bring us joy and to ensure our joy was great. If you have

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His words in the Book ….

His words in the Book of John. In chapter 14, he tells us why he came and what the Good News is all about. He said that he was the way to heaven (vs. 6) and that was the reason he came to give everyone a way “through” him, there is no other. In chapters 15 and 17, Jesus explained that just as the angel had told the shepherds, he came to bring us joy and to ensure our joy was great. If you have

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Posted on December 22, 2022

Fair Retire Act To Support Law Enforcement

Last week, President Joe Biden signed into law the First Responders Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned (RETIRE) Act led by U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., which will help federal firefighters, law enforcement officers, Customs and Border Protection officials, and other federal employees with potentially dangerous jobs receive their full retirement benefits if they are injured

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Fair Retire Act To Support Law Enforcement

Last week, President Joe Biden signed into law the First Responders Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned (RETIRE) Act led by U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., which will help federal firefighters, law enforcement officers, Customs and Border Protection officials, and other federal employees with potentially dangerous jobs receive their full retirement benefits if they are injured

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Posted on December 22, 2022

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Officials Receive Service Year Awards

Officials Receive Service Year Awards

Lustre Girls Drop Contest In Culbertson

Lustre Girls Drop Contest In Culbertson

Antlerless Elk Hunt Runs Through Feb. 15

Antlerless Elk Hunt Runs Through Feb. 15

Gianforte Recommends Increased Funding For Montana Nursing Homes

Gianforte Recommends Increased Funding For Montana Nursing Homes

Gianforte Signs Off On Broadband Grant List

Gianforte Signs Off On Broadband Grant List

MSU Faculty, AHEC To Develop Nursing Grant

MSU Faculty, AHEC To Develop Nursing Grant

Lustre News

Lustre News

Smoker Named New Poplar Librarian

Smoker Named New Poplar Librarian

His words in the Book ….

His words in the Book ….

Fair Retire Act To Support Law Enforcement

Fair Retire Act To Support Law Enforcement

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