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Basketball Shooting Contest Added To Stampede

Another activity has been added to the long list of fun events planned for the Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede celebration this July. Marianne Zilkoski Rees has announced that The Wild “Horse” Sharp-shooter competition is scheduled to take place in “The Jungle” located behind the library. Starting time is 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 8. Age divisions will include second-fourth grade,

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Basketball Shooting Contest Added To Stampede

Another activity has been added to the long list of fun events planned for the Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede celebration this July. Marianne Zilkoski Rees has announced that The Wild “Horse” Sharp-shooter competition is scheduled to take place in “The Jungle” located behind the library. Starting time is 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 8. Age divisions will include second-fourth grade,

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Posted on June 22, 2023

Officials Selected To State Hall Of Fame

Brian Michelotti, executive director of the Montana High School Association, has recently announced that Jim Foran of Hilger, Suzette Harkin of Bozeman, Bryan Larson of Missoula and Bob “Rollo” Rowling of Butte will be inducted into the Montana Officials’ Association Hall of Fame for 2023. Foran began his refereeing career in college at Montana State-Northen where he officiated college

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Officials Selected To State Hall Of Fame

Brian Michelotti, executive director of the Montana High School Association, has recently announced that Jim Foran of Hilger, Suzette Harkin of Bozeman, Bryan Larson of Missoula and Bob “Rollo” Rowling of Butte will be inducted into the Montana Officials’ Association Hall of Fame for 2023. Foran began his refereeing career in college at Montana State-Northen where he officiated college

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Posted on June 22, 2023

Senior Companion Provides Variety Of Services In Montana

Action For Eastern Montana has a new Senior Companion Program to help seniors remain int their homes. A senior companion is a volunteer who provides limited help to other at-risk seniors to help keep them independent. There is no charge to the client for receiving these services from a senior companion. Examples of services provided include: •Read/write letters, fill out forms or

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Senior Companion Provides Variety Of Services In Montana

Action For Eastern Montana has a new Senior Companion Program to help seniors remain int their homes. A senior companion is a volunteer who provides limited help to other at-risk seniors to help keep them independent. There is no charge to the client for receiving these services from a senior companion. Examples of services provided include: •Read/write letters, fill out forms or

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Posted on June 22, 2023

Great Northern Development Receives Funds from USDA

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development in Montana State director Kathleen Williams has announced that USDA is investing more than $16 million with three local business development corporations to create new and better markets for agricultural producers and food businesses in rural Montana. The recipients include Great Northern Development Corp. in Wolf Point. Great Northern Development

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Great Northern Development Receives Funds from USDA

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development in Montana State director Kathleen Williams has announced that USDA is investing more than $16 million with three local business development corporations to create new and better markets for agricultural producers and food businesses in rural Montana. The recipients include Great Northern Development Corp. in Wolf Point. Great Northern Development

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Posted on June 22, 2023

Farm Bureau Federation

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (third from left) met with Montana last week to discuss his efforts in Congress to support Montana’s farmers and ranchers, especially with the upcoming Farm Bill. Following their meeting, Daines said, “It was great to meet with the Montana Farm Bureau this afternoon. Ag is Montana’s number one economic driver, so it’s so important that our Montana ag leaders are at

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Farm Bureau Federation

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (third from left) met with Montana last week to discuss his efforts in Congress to support Montana’s farmers and ranchers, especially with the upcoming Farm Bill. Following their meeting, Daines said, “It was great to meet with the Montana Farm Bureau this afternoon. Ag is Montana’s number one economic driver, so it’s so important that our Montana ag leaders are at

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Posted on June 22, 2023

Montana Unemployment Remains At All-Time Low

Gov. Greg Gianforte announced last week that Montana’s unemployment rate remained at an all-time low of 2.3 percent in May, bucking national trends as the country’s unemployment rate rose from 3.4 to 3.7 percent. In 2022, average annual wages in Montana grew at the fifth fastest rate in the nation, according to recently released data from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.

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Montana Unemployment Remains At All-Time Low

Gov. Greg Gianforte announced last week that Montana’s unemployment rate remained at an all-time low of 2.3 percent in May, bucking national trends as the country’s unemployment rate rose from 3.4 to 3.7 percent. In 2022, average annual wages in Montana grew at the fifth fastest rate in the nation, according to recently released data from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages.

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Posted on June 22, 2023

Bill Introduced To Resolve Fort Belknap Water Settlement

U.S. Sens. Steve Daines and Jon Tester, with the support of the Montana delegation and Gov. Greg Gianforte, last week introduced a historic bill to finalize the Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Settlement in the U.S. Senate. “After years of effort and good faith negotiation, it’s time to pass our bipartisan bill to resolve Montana’s final Indian water rights settlement,” Daines said.

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Bill Introduced To Resolve Fort Belknap Water Settlement

U.S. Sens. Steve Daines and Jon Tester, with the support of the Montana delegation and Gov. Greg Gianforte, last week introduced a historic bill to finalize the Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Settlement in the U.S. Senate. “After years of effort and good faith negotiation, it’s time to pass our bipartisan bill to resolve Montana’s final Indian water rights settlement,” Daines said.

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Posted on June 22, 2023

How To Claim Your Tax Rebates

Montana’s Republican-controlled Legislature directed hundreds of millions of dollars from the state’s budget surplus — $899 million in total — toward income and property tax rebates during its 2023 session. With those rebates signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte, here’s what taxpayers need to know to make sure they get their refund from the Montana Department of Revenue: How much do

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How To Claim Your Tax Rebates

Montana’s Republican-controlled Legislature directed hundreds of millions of dollars from the state’s budget surplus — $899 million in total — toward income and property tax rebates during its 2023 session. With those rebates signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte, here’s what taxpayers need to know to make sure they get their refund from the Montana Department of Revenue: How much do

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Posted on June 22, 2023

Officials Organize Interagency Emergency Exercise Held In Poplar

Roosevelt County Disaster and Emergency Services Coordinator Lindsay McNabb led an exercise of area fire, police and EMS personnel in Poplar June 13. Participating individuals and emergency services staff gathered across U.S. Highway 2 from Poplar High School to reenact an emergency event with volunteer actors playing injured people. Staff employed an Emergency Operation Plan with agencies collaborating

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Officials Organize Interagency Emergency Exercise Held In Poplar

Roosevelt County Disaster and Emergency Services Coordinator Lindsay McNabb led an exercise of area fire, police and EMS personnel in Poplar June 13. Participating individuals and emergency services staff gathered across U.S. Highway 2 from Poplar High School to reenact an emergency event with volunteer actors playing injured people. Staff employed an Emergency Operation Plan with agencies collaborating

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Posted on June 22, 2023

Albert Lee

Albert Lee, 62, of Poplar died June 10, 2023, in Poplar. He was born in Lander, Wyo., the son of Mary Agnes Lee and Albert Lee Sr. He married Pauline, and his family grew instantly. He has always believed in hard work. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angie Marie Lee; sister Glennita Crespin; and brothers, Eldred Dennis, Gary Charles and Edward Dean. He is survived by his sons, Michael and David and Laren, Kristyn and Jessica Cota; sister, Claudia Ogden; numerous grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. His funeral was held Monday, June 19, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel had charge of the arrangements.

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Albert Lee

Albert Lee, 62, of Poplar died June 10, 2023, in Poplar. He was born in Lander, Wyo., the son of Mary Agnes Lee and Albert Lee Sr. He married Pauline, and his family grew instantly. He has always believed in hard work. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angie Marie Lee; sister Glennita Crespin; and brothers, Eldred Dennis, Gary Charles and Edward Dean. He is survived by his sons, Michael and David and Laren, Kristyn and Jessica Cota; sister, Claudia Ogden; numerous grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. His funeral was held Monday, June 19, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel had charge of the arrangements.

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Posted on June 22, 2023

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Basketball Shooting Contest Added To Stampede

Basketball Shooting Contest Added To Stampede

Officials Selected To State Hall Of Fame

Officials Selected To State Hall Of Fame

Senior Companion Provides Variety Of Services In Montana

Senior Companion Provides Variety Of Services In Montana

Great Northern Development Receives Funds from USDA

Great Northern Development Receives Funds from USDA

Farm Bureau Federation

Farm Bureau Federation

Montana Unemployment Remains At All-Time Low

Montana Unemployment Remains At All-Time Low

Bill Introduced To Resolve Fort Belknap Water Settlement

Bill Introduced To Resolve Fort Belknap Water Settlement

How To Claim Your Tax Rebates

How To Claim Your Tax Rebates

Officials Organize Interagency Emergency Exercise Held In Poplar

Officials Organize Interagency Emergency Exercise Held In Poplar

Albert Lee

Albert Lee

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