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Mervin Garfield Sr.

Mervin Garfield Sr., 52, of Wolf Point died Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Billings. A vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 18 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Mervin Garfield Sr.

Mervin Garfield Sr., 52, of Wolf Point died Sunday, June 13, 2021, in Billings. A vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 17, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 18 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Posted on June 17, 2021

Supreme Court Upholds Tribal Law Enforcement Authority

The U.S. Supreme Court has reversed a lower court ruling limiting tribal law enforcement authority to stop and search non-Native residents. The high court’s unanimous decision in United States v. Cooley, which originated on the Crow Reservation in southeast Montana, was heralded as a win for tribal sovereignty and law enforcement authority. In the opinion issued by Justice Stephen Breyer,

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Supreme Court Upholds Tribal Law Enforcement Authority

The U.S. Supreme Court has reversed a lower court ruling limiting tribal law enforcement authority to stop and search non-Native residents. The high court’s unanimous decision in United States v. Cooley, which originated on the Crow Reservation in southeast Montana, was heralded as a win for tribal sovereignty and law enforcement authority. In the opinion issued by Justice Stephen Breyer,

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Posted on June 17, 2021

FWP may also utilize other ….

FWP may also utilize other means of hunter selection in lieu of the Hunt Roster, including first-come, firstserved advertised opportunities, unsuccessful special license or permit applicant lists or lists of names supplied by landowners depending upon each damage situation. For more details on the FWP game damage assistance program visit: https:// fwp.mt.gov/conservation/ l a n d owner- p

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FWP may also utilize other ….

FWP may also utilize other means of hunter selection in lieu of the Hunt Roster, including first-come, firstserved advertised opportunities, unsuccessful special license or permit applicant lists or lists of names supplied by landowners depending upon each damage situation. For more details on the FWP game damage assistance program visit: https:// fwp.mt.gov/conservation/ l a n d owner- p

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Posted on June 17, 2021

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Douglas Baker

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Douglas Baker

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Angela Richards

one son, Dale Richard; 15 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 16, at 1 p.m. at the Riverside Church in Vida. Interment followed at the Riverside Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

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Angela Richards

one son, Dale Richard; 15 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 16, at 1 p.m. at the Riverside Church in Vida. Interment followed at the Riverside Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

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Posted on June 17, 2021

Storms Hit Eastern Montana

A large upper level low pressure system off the West Coast created a series of events for three days across eastern Montana that led to severe weather with large hail and damaging winds as well as flash flooding. June 8 The event started with thunderstorms kicking off north of I-94 in Dawson and Wibaux counties with storms moving in a northerly direction. The largest reports of hail were four

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Storms Hit Eastern Montana

A large upper level low pressure system off the West Coast created a series of events for three days across eastern Montana that led to severe weather with large hail and damaging winds as well as flash flooding. June 8 The event started with thunderstorms kicking off north of I-94 in Dawson and Wibaux counties with storms moving in a northerly direction. The largest reports of hail were four

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Posted on June 17, 2021

Delegates Selected For New Fort Peck Democratic Representation

Maria Vega and Lance Fourstar are making history. Vega was selected chair and Fourstar was named vice chair for the new Fort Peck Democratic tribal committee. The Montana Democratic Party has announced the establishment of tribal communities for each of the seven reservations in the state and the Little Shell Tribe. Delegates will vote on the party’s platform, rules and officers. “It’s

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Delegates Selected For New Fort Peck Democratic Representation

Maria Vega and Lance Fourstar are making history. Vega was selected chair and Fourstar was named vice chair for the new Fort Peck Democratic tribal committee. The Montana Democratic Party has announced the establishment of tribal communities for each of the seven reservations in the state and the Little Shell Tribe. Delegates will vote on the party’s platform, rules and officers. “It’s

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Posted on June 17, 2021

Mental Health

psychologists is 1:1,200. In rural areas, these student- to-provider ratios are often more stark. While teachers are trained to help students academically, they are not trained to address the root causes of mental health issues, and often cite a lack of support for students with behavioral and mental health issues as a key inhibitor of student success. Additionally, virtual learning and a lack of

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psychologists is 1:1,200. In rural areas, these student- to-provider ratios are often more stark. While teachers are trained to help students academically, they are not trained to address the root causes of mental health issues, and often cite a lack of support for students with behavioral and mental health issues as a key inhibitor of student success. Additionally, virtual learning and a lack of

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Posted on June 17, 2021

Gina Mayer

Gina Mann Mayer, 50, of Wolf Point died June 7, 2021, in Billings. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 18, at Blue Sky Ministries in Wolf Point. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, at Blue Sky Ministries. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

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Gina Mayer

Gina Mann Mayer, 50, of Wolf Point died June 7, 2021, in Billings. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 18, at Blue Sky Ministries in Wolf Point. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, at Blue Sky Ministries. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

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Posted on June 17, 2021

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Mervin Garfield Sr.

Mervin Garfield Sr.

Supreme Court Upholds Tribal Law Enforcement Authority

Supreme Court Upholds Tribal Law Enforcement Authority

FWP may also utilize other ….

FWP may also utilize other ….

Whitmus

Whitmus

Douglas Baker

Douglas Baker

Angela Richards

Angela Richards

Storms Hit Eastern Montana

Storms Hit Eastern Montana

Delegates Selected For New Fort Peck Democratic Representation

Delegates Selected For New Fort Peck Democratic Representation

Mental Health

Mental Health

Gina Mayer

Gina Mayer

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