Wolf numbers and distribution continue to be stable across Montana, according to numbers released Monday in the 2021 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Wolf Report. “What the data shows us really isn’t surprising,” said FWP director Hank Worsech. “Our management of wolves, including ample hunting and trapping opportunities, have kept numbers at a relatively stable level during the past

Drought conditions have improved in eastern Montana, but improvements are still hoped. The National Weather Service held its July climate briefing last week. Patrick Gilchrist, warning coordinator meteorologist, reported that Glasgow now stands at 79 percent of its normal precipitation level for this time of year. “Although it’s not ideal conditions, it’s certainly better than we’ve

The Frazer School will be having a back to school carnival for all students and parents to hand out registration packets and to allow the students to meet with their new teachers Aug. 11. A night of fun activities and snacks is planned. Frazer School will start back on Aug. 17 at 8:10 a.m. Breakfast will start at 7:45 a.m. Call the school at 406-695-2241 for more information.

Glasgow’s Rod Karst was honored at the annual Montana Coaches Association awards ceremony was held throughout Great Falls this week. Coaches from across the state, and even a select few outside of it, showed up to honor the exceptional coaches earning their accolades. There were five Montana High School Hall of Fame inductees in this years class, including Karst and Mark Albert from Hamilton,

A widespread fish kill on Rock Creek and the Milk River north of Hinsdale is being investigated by Fish, Wildlife & Parks fisheries biologists. A landowner reported the incident on July 13. Upon investigation, biologists observed dead fish downstream of the confluence of the Milk River and Rock Creek. Further searching found dead fish 9.5 miles from the mouth of Rock Creek up to the Rock

The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hunter Education in-person course date has been set for Monday, Aug. 8, in Glasgow. All hunter education classes are free of charge. In-person, instructor-led hunter education classroom courses are available to anyone age 10 and older. Students must be registered prior to attending a class. To find an in-person course and register, visit fwp.mt.gov/ education/hunter-education.

Ranch Rodeo Keeps Western Roots Alive The RCAN Old Mil Ranch Rodeo kicked off the Northeast Montana Fair Saturday, July 30, in Glasgow. In its fifth year, the event differs from a PRCA Rodeo as the contestants are made up of teams of area ranchers and ranch hands. Teams compete in timed events based on skills used in everyday ranch life including branding, chute loading, doctoring, stray gathering

The fourth annual Frazer School Healing Week took place in Frazer July 25-28. The event had four days of activities designed to teach youth a sense of self and self-empowerment. Numerous Brockton and Frazer students attended this year. Participants made emotion trees which are meant to help children develop their emotional intelligence. By learning to display their emotions, students learned