Extreme cold wind-chill temperatures have settled in to eastern Montana, including Lustre. We have had -8, -13, -20 for temps, but -35 degree windchill (Fahrenheit). This snow made a beautiful white Christmas and is welcome moisture for the fields. Lustre Christian High School boys won both their games (Bainville, Scobey) the week before Christmas. School at Lustre resumes Jan. 4 with Honors

Wolf Point’s boys’ basketball squad took control in the middle two quarters and defeated Sidney, 66-45, on the road on Tuesday, Dec. 21. Ahead by only a 16-14 margin after the first quarter of play and 19-17 early in the second period, the Wolves earned a 26-17 lead on a three-pointer by Corey Martell, a 14-footer by Kraven Silk and a 15-footer by Kerby Bauer. A drive by Silk and a steal

Wolf Point’s girls’ basketball squad put together a second- half comeback to beat Sidney, 50-46, on Tuesday, Dec. 21. Sidney led by a 29-22 halftime margin. Wolf Point then struck for 20 points in the third quarter for a 42-36 advantage. Behind by a 33-28 score, the Wolves struck for nine straight points on five points by Kaylandra St. Marks and four points by Josie Kolstad. A baseline

After monitoring grizzly bear activity in the area, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks recommends opening Wolf Management Unit 121 for wolf trapping in northwest Montana. WMU 121 contains a portion of the Cabinet-Yaak Grizzly Bear Recovery Zone. FWP biologists have been monitoring grizzly bear activity with a variety of methods since early November. This includes monitoring collared grizzly bears,

Start 2022 off on the right foot with a First Day Hike at a state park near you. On Jan. 1, Montana State Parks will host First Day Hikes at Flathead Lake State Park (Wayfarers, West Shore, and Lone Pine units), Travelers’ Rest State Park, Spring Meadow Lake State Park, First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park and Makoshika State Park. Being immersed in nature has never been more important for your