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Lions Open Tourney With Win

By Bill Vander Weele In a thrilling first-round battle, Lustre Christian emerged with a 71-59 overtime victory over Bainville at the Eastern C boys’ basketball divisional tournament in Sidney on Wednesday, March 2. A short jumper by Elijah Lenihan put the Lions ahead by a 56-48 margin with under two minutes left in regulation. Bainville kept fighting back as a pair of three-pointers

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Lions Open Tourney With Win

By Bill Vander Weele In a thrilling first-round battle, Lustre Christian emerged with a 71-59 overtime victory over Bainville at the Eastern C boys’ basketball divisional tournament in Sidney on Wednesday, March 2. A short jumper by Elijah Lenihan put the Lions ahead by a 56-48 margin with under two minutes left in regulation. Bainville kept fighting back as a pair of three-pointers

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Posted on March 10, 2022

Lustre Eliminates Scobey, 43-37

Clutch free-throw shooting and a great defensive effort in the fourth quarter led Lustre Christian over defending state champion Scobey, 43-37, in loser-out play at the Eastern C divisional tournament on Friday, March 4. The Lions trailed 27-20 until reeling off the last 10 points of the third period including six by Kolden Hoversland and two baskets by Braden Ewing to lead 30-27 at the end

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Lustre Eliminates Scobey, 43-37

Clutch free-throw shooting and a great defensive effort in the fourth quarter led Lustre Christian over defending state champion Scobey, 43-37, in loser-out play at the Eastern C divisional tournament on Friday, March 4. The Lions trailed 27-20 until reeling off the last 10 points of the third period including six by Kolden Hoversland and two baskets by Braden Ewing to lead 30-27 at the end

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Posted on March 10, 2022

What A Shot!

Lustre’s fans react after Kolden Hoversland makes a nearly full-court shot at the end of the first quarter during the contest against Bainville on Friday, March 4. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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What A Shot!

Lustre’s fans react after Kolden Hoversland makes a nearly full-court shot at the end of the first quarter during the contest against Bainville on Friday, March 4. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on March 10, 2022

Lustre Loses To Red Hawks

Froid/Lake’s boys’ basketball team advanced into the divisional title game by edging Lustre Christian, 46-32, in a hard-fought contest at the Eastern C divisional tournament in Sidney on Thursday, March 3. The Lions played toe-totoe with Froid/Lake during the first half of the semi-final contest and trailed by only a 17-15 margin at intermission. A drive by Kolden Hoversland deadlocked

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Lustre Loses To Red Hawks

Froid/Lake’s boys’ basketball team advanced into the divisional title game by edging Lustre Christian, 46-32, in a hard-fought contest at the Eastern C divisional tournament in Sidney on Thursday, March 3. The Lions played toe-totoe with Froid/Lake during the first half of the semi-final contest and trailed by only a 17-15 margin at intermission. A drive by Kolden Hoversland deadlocked

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Posted on March 10, 2022

Lady Wolves Open Tournament With Victory Over Conrad

Wolf Point’s full-court defensive pressure controlled the action as the Lady Wolves stopped Conrad, 58-42, in the first round of the Northern B divisional basketball tournament in Cut Bank on Thursday, March 3. The Wolves never trailed in the game and took a quick 4-0 lead on a steal and drive by Josie Kolstad and two free tosses by Hamyanie Campbell. After Conrad tied the score at 5-5,

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Lady Wolves Open Tournament With Victory Over Conrad

Wolf Point’s full-court defensive pressure controlled the action as the Lady Wolves stopped Conrad, 58-42, in the first round of the Northern B divisional basketball tournament in Cut Bank on Thursday, March 3. The Wolves never trailed in the game and took a quick 4-0 lead on a steal and drive by Josie Kolstad and two free tosses by Hamyanie Campbell. After Conrad tied the score at 5-5,

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Posted on March 10, 2022

FWP Announces New Phone App

As part of his charge to improve customer service and modernize technology in state government, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced the launch of a new mobile app from the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). FWP’s new app will allow Montanans to access their hunting and fishing licenses with their phone, reducing the need to secure and carry around paperwork while they fish and hunt.

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FWP Announces New Phone App

As part of his charge to improve customer service and modernize technology in state government, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced the launch of a new mobile app from the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). FWP’s new app will allow Montanans to access their hunting and fishing licenses with their phone, reducing the need to secure and carry around paperwork while they fish and hunt.

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Posted on March 10, 2022

Wolves Drop Game To Glasgow

Wolf Point’s girls’ basketball squad struggled in the second quarter and fell to Glasgow, 57-52, in loser-out action at the divisional tournament on Saturday, March 5. Wolf Point trailed 13-8 late in the first quarter, but a free throw by Hamyanie Campbell and a three-pointer by KJ St. Marks helped trim the margin to 15-12 at the end of the quarter. A short jumper by J’Elle Garfield

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Wolves Drop Game To Glasgow

Wolf Point’s girls’ basketball squad struggled in the second quarter and fell to Glasgow, 57-52, in loser-out action at the divisional tournament on Saturday, March 5. Wolf Point trailed 13-8 late in the first quarter, but a free throw by Hamyanie Campbell and a three-pointer by KJ St. Marks helped trim the margin to 15-12 at the end of the quarter. A short jumper by J’Elle Garfield

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Posted on March 10, 2022

Wolf Point Falls To Harlem

By Bill Vander Weele Wolf Point’s girls’ basketball team suffered a 54-45 semi-final loss against Harlem in the semi-final round of the Northern B divisional tournament in Cut Bank on Friday, March 4. The Lady Wolves trailed only by a 15-12 margin after the first quarter, but Harlem increased its lead to 31-25 in the second period. Wolf Point led by five points at one point in the opening

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Wolf Point Falls To Harlem

By Bill Vander Weele Wolf Point’s girls’ basketball team suffered a 54-45 semi-final loss against Harlem in the semi-final round of the Northern B divisional tournament in Cut Bank on Friday, March 4. The Lady Wolves trailed only by a 15-12 margin after the first quarter, but Harlem increased its lead to 31-25 in the second period. Wolf Point led by five points at one point in the opening

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Posted on March 10, 2022

Ice Yacht Summit Planned At Fort Peck Lake

Organizer Sean Heavey told the Northern Plains Independent that dozens of ice boat racers are coming to the area to participate in the inaugural Hard Water Summit, originally scheduled for March 14-18. Dates for the event are shifting with weather conditions on the lake, which currently has snow blanketing ice in places. “It snowed more than we expected the other day,” said Heavey. “But it’s

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Ice Yacht Summit Planned At Fort Peck Lake

Organizer Sean Heavey told the Northern Plains Independent that dozens of ice boat racers are coming to the area to participate in the inaugural Hard Water Summit, originally scheduled for March 14-18. Dates for the event are shifting with weather conditions on the lake, which currently has snow blanketing ice in places. “It snowed more than we expected the other day,” said Heavey. “But it’s

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Posted on March 10, 2022

Lance Adams Sr.

Lance Wade Adams Sr., Eagle Spirit (Wanbdi Wanahgi Hoksina), 34, of Poplar died Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, at the Poplar Hospital. He was born on April 22, 1987, in Williston, N.D., to Edith Adams. He attended and graduated from Brockton School. During school, he enjoyed playing basketball, golf and football. After graduating from high school, he attended college at the University of Phoenix in Phoenix, Ariz. He also attended Fort Peck Community College in Poplar. While attending FPCC, he played basketball for the Buffalo Chasers. In between attending college, he worked at the Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, N.M.; Fort Peck Tribes Buffalo Ranch; Fort Peck Tribes IRR; Tribal Express; MADeAtly Road Construction; SK Road Construction; and Sidney Sugars in Sidney. He enjoyed cruising around, listening to music, playing Scrabble, whist, 10,000 Aces, dominoes and PS4 and mostly he enjoyed laughing and joking with

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Lance Adams Sr.

Lance Wade Adams Sr., Eagle Spirit (Wanbdi Wanahgi Hoksina), 34, of Poplar died Friday, Feb. 25, 2022, at the Poplar Hospital. He was born on April 22, 1987, in Williston, N.D., to Edith Adams. He attended and graduated from Brockton School. During school, he enjoyed playing basketball, golf and football. After graduating from high school, he attended college at the University of Phoenix in Phoenix, Ariz. He also attended Fort Peck Community College in Poplar. While attending FPCC, he played basketball for the Buffalo Chasers. In between attending college, he worked at the Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, N.M.; Fort Peck Tribes Buffalo Ranch; Fort Peck Tribes IRR; Tribal Express; MADeAtly Road Construction; SK Road Construction; and Sidney Sugars in Sidney. He enjoyed cruising around, listening to music, playing Scrabble, whist, 10,000 Aces, dominoes and PS4 and mostly he enjoyed laughing and joking with

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Posted on March 10, 2022

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Lions Open Tourney With Win

Lions Open Tourney With Win

Lustre Eliminates Scobey, 43-37

Lustre Eliminates Scobey, 43-37

What A Shot!

What A Shot!

Lustre Loses To Red Hawks

Lustre Loses To Red Hawks

Lady Wolves Open Tournament With Victory Over Conrad

Lady Wolves Open Tournament With Victory Over Conrad

FWP Announces New Phone App

FWP Announces New Phone App

Wolves Drop Game To Glasgow

Wolves Drop Game To Glasgow

Wolf Point Falls To Harlem

Wolf Point Falls To Harlem

Ice Yacht Summit Planned At Fort Peck Lake

Ice Yacht Summit Planned At Fort Peck Lake

Lance Adams Sr.

Lance Adams Sr.

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