The 106th annual firemen’s ball is in the books in Wolf Point. The Wolf Point Volunteer Ball Association hosted the annual event at the Wolf Point Elks Event Center Oct. 9. Doors opened at 5 p.m. A supper of flat iron steak and shrimp was served beginning at 7 p.m. Music was provided by DJ Pippin, who offered dancing and karaoke until late in the evening. Attendees mingled in semi formal

After addressing residents in Circle during a swing of eastern Montana last week, Gov. Greg Gianforte discussed the meth problems that many cities including Wolf Point are encountering. Gianforte said the drug epidemic has been a top priority in his budget. His single largest new expenditure was $25 million into the HEART initiative that address addiction recovery and assistance for law enforcement.