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U.S. Attorney Urges The Public To Report Suspected COVID-19 Fraud

U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme is urging the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud hotline at 866-720-5721 or to the NCDF e-mail address disaster@leo.gov. In coordination with the Department of Justice, Attorney General William Barr has directed U.S. Attorneys to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of coronavirus fraud

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U.S. Attorney Urges The Public To Report Suspected COVID-19 Fraud

U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme is urging the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud hotline at 866-720-5721 or to the NCDF e-mail address disaster@leo.gov. In coordination with the Department of Justice, Attorney General William Barr has directed U.S. Attorneys to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of coronavirus fraud

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Posted on March 26, 2020

Gianforte Introduces Bill To Guarantee Tribal Health Access To National Stockpile

On Monday, Congressman Greg Gianforte introduced the bipartisan Tribal Medical Supplies Stockpile Access Act. The legislation guarantees the Indian Health Service, tribal health authorities and other Indian organizations access to the Strategic National Stockpile, a federal repository of drugs and medical supplies that can be tapped if a public health emergency exhausts local supplies. Currently,

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Gianforte Introduces Bill To Guarantee Tribal Health Access To National Stockpile

On Monday, Congressman Greg Gianforte introduced the bipartisan Tribal Medical Supplies Stockpile Access Act. The legislation guarantees the Indian Health Service, tribal health authorities and other Indian organizations access to the Strategic National Stockpile, a federal repository of drugs and medical supplies that can be tapped if a public health emergency exhausts local supplies. Currently,

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Posted on March 26, 2020

Tester Announces $1.2 Million In Funding For Senior Nutrition In Montana

U.S. Senator Jon Tester has announced that Montana will receive $1.2 million to support senior nutrition, including $400,000 for congregate meals and $800,000 for home meals. “Too many Montana seniors are unable to go to the grocery store for fear of contracting the virus, or unable to get to one at all because they live too far, or don’t have transportation. So this funding could not have

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Tester Announces $1.2 Million In Funding For Senior Nutrition In Montana

U.S. Senator Jon Tester has announced that Montana will receive $1.2 million to support senior nutrition, including $400,000 for congregate meals and $800,000 for home meals. “Too many Montana seniors are unable to go to the grocery store for fear of contracting the virus, or unable to get to one at all because they live too far, or don’t have transportation. So this funding could not have

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Posted on March 26, 2020

Writing Contest For Young Writers Underway

Scott McMillion, editor/ publisher of The Montana Quarterly, is sponsoring a contest for young writers called the Big Snowy Prize. McMillion is looking for writers under 30 by April 15 who are current or former Montana residents. There is no entry fee for this contest, but the rewards for winning are substantial: $500 to the winner in each category and publication in The Montana Quarterly.

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Writing Contest For Young Writers Underway

Scott McMillion, editor/ publisher of The Montana Quarterly, is sponsoring a contest for young writers called the Big Snowy Prize. McMillion is looking for writers under 30 by April 15 who are current or former Montana residents. There is no entry fee for this contest, but the rewards for winning are substantial: $500 to the winner in each category and publication in The Montana Quarterly.

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Posted on March 26, 2020

Treasury Extends Tax Filing Deadline

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin announced Friday, March 20, that the deadline to file will be extended from April 15 to July 15 for all individuals and corporations. “We’re facing unprecedented challenges and great uncertainty as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak,” Rep. Greg Gianforte said. “I appreciate President Trump and Secretary Mnuchin moving Tax Day to July 15 to provide

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Treasury Extends Tax Filing Deadline

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin announced Friday, March 20, that the deadline to file will be extended from April 15 to July 15 for all individuals and corporations. “We’re facing unprecedented challenges and great uncertainty as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak,” Rep. Greg Gianforte said. “I appreciate President Trump and Secretary Mnuchin moving Tax Day to July 15 to provide

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Posted on March 26, 2020

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals March 26: Hamburger with all the fixings, potato salad and dessert. March 31: Creamed chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and dessert.

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals March 26: Hamburger with all the fixings, potato salad and dessert. March 31: Creamed chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans and dessert.

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Posted on March 26, 2020

50 Years Singing

Having been taught to sing from a radio and a record player, “Cadillac” Courchene has sang and danced all over the U.S. and two provinces. He states he met a lot of talented musicians that encouraged him to record. “Hard believe it’s been 50 years, feels like 20!” Courchene said. (Submitted photo)

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50 Years Singing

Having been taught to sing from a radio and a record player, “Cadillac” Courchene has sang and danced all over the U.S. and two provinces. He states he met a lot of talented musicians that encouraged him to record. “Hard believe it’s been 50 years, feels like 20!” Courchene said. (Submitted photo)

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Posted on March 26, 2020

ROOSEVELT COUNTY PLAN OF ACTION ….

ROOSEVELT COUNTY PLAN OF ACTION PHONE NUMBERS Commissioners — 653-6246 Treasurer’s & Drivers Examiner — 653-6239 City Assessor — 653-6256 Clerk & Recorder — 653-6250 Clerk of Court/Supt of Schools — 653-6278 GIS-Mapping — 653-6208 County Attorney — 653-6295 DES — 653-6224 Aging — 653-6221 or 653-6299 Health Dept — 653-6223 Clerk of District Court —

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ROOSEVELT COUNTY PLAN OF ACTION ….

ROOSEVELT COUNTY PLAN OF ACTION PHONE NUMBERS Commissioners — 653-6246 Treasurer’s & Drivers Examiner — 653-6239 City Assessor — 653-6256 Clerk & Recorder — 653-6250 Clerk of Court/Supt of Schools — 653-6278 GIS-Mapping — 653-6208 County Attorney — 653-6295 DES — 653-6224 Aging — 653-6221 or 653-6299 Health Dept — 653-6223 Clerk of District Court —

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Posted on March 26, 2020

Patrick Forrest

Patrick Keith Forrest, 62, died at his home in Wolf Point Thursday, March 12, 2020. He was born April 10, 1957, to Bedford Patrick Forrest and Beatrice Joan Escarcega. He worked at A& S Industries, Headstart and at the schools. He served in the Army and was stationed in Germany. In his younger years, he traveled to pow-wows and danced. He is survived by his brother, Loren Forrest

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Patrick Forrest

Patrick Keith Forrest, 62, died at his home in Wolf Point Thursday, March 12, 2020. He was born April 10, 1957, to Bedford Patrick Forrest and Beatrice Joan Escarcega. He worked at A& S Industries, Headstart and at the schools. He served in the Army and was stationed in Germany. In his younger years, he traveled to pow-wows and danced. He is survived by his brother, Loren Forrest

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Posted on March 26, 2020

Benjamin Walter

Benjamin Walter, 78, of Wolf Point died March 18, 2020. He was born on May 1, 1941, to Elias and Susie Walter at the King Ranch Colony. He moved to Surprise Creek Colony near Stanford in 1963. He lived until 2006, then moved to Prairie Elk Colony near Wolf Point, where he lived until his death. He was a man of the land and loved his animals. At Surprise Creek, he was “night man” at sheep

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Benjamin Walter

Benjamin Walter, 78, of Wolf Point died March 18, 2020. He was born on May 1, 1941, to Elias and Susie Walter at the King Ranch Colony. He moved to Surprise Creek Colony near Stanford in 1963. He lived until 2006, then moved to Prairie Elk Colony near Wolf Point, where he lived until his death. He was a man of the land and loved his animals. At Surprise Creek, he was “night man” at sheep

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Posted on March 26, 2020

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U.S. Attorney Urges The Public To Report Suspected COVID-19 Fraud

U.S. Attorney Urges The Public To Report Suspected COVID-19 Fraud

Gianforte Introduces Bill To Guarantee Tribal Health Access To National Stockpile

Gianforte Introduces Bill To Guarantee Tribal Health Access To National Stockpile

Tester Announces $1.2 Million In Funding For Senior Nutrition In Montana

Tester Announces $1.2 Million In Funding For Senior Nutrition In Montana

Writing Contest For Young Writers Underway

Writing Contest For Young Writers Underway

Treasury Extends Tax Filing Deadline

Treasury Extends Tax Filing Deadline

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50 Years Singing

50 Years Singing

ROOSEVELT COUNTY PLAN OF ACTION ….

ROOSEVELT COUNTY PLAN OF ACTION ….

Patrick Forrest

Patrick Forrest

Benjamin Walter

Benjamin Walter

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