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Woman Killed After Being Hit By Train

A 23-year-old woman was killed on Tuesday, Dec. 14, when she was hit by a train in Wolf Point. The Wolf Point Police Department received notification of the incident at 8:13 p.m. Police were flagged down near the scene by witnesses. Family and friends have identified the victim as Taja Lilley. Her obituary appears on page six of this issue. The woman was struck by a passing freight train

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Woman Killed After Being Hit By Train

A 23-year-old woman was killed on Tuesday, Dec. 14, when she was hit by a train in Wolf Point. The Wolf Point Police Department received notification of the incident at 8:13 p.m. Police were flagged down near the scene by witnesses. Family and friends have identified the victim as Taja Lilley. Her obituary appears on page six of this issue. The woman was struck by a passing freight train

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Posted on December 23, 2021

Trustees Approve Budgets For ESSER Projects

By Bill Vander Weele The Wolf Point School Board approved budgets for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds during the board meeting on Monday, Dec. 13. The Wolf Point School District was allocated an ESSER II Basic Allocation of $2,372,240. In addition, and under ESSER II, special needs funds were allocated for $12,294. The Wolf Point School District was Allocated an ESSER

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Trustees Approve Budgets For ESSER Projects

By Bill Vander Weele The Wolf Point School Board approved budgets for Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds during the board meeting on Monday, Dec. 13. The Wolf Point School District was allocated an ESSER II Basic Allocation of $2,372,240. In addition, and under ESSER II, special needs funds were allocated for $12,294. The Wolf Point School District was Allocated an ESSER

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Posted on December 23, 2021

Tribal Health Reports Vaccinations At 48 Percent

By Bill Vander Weele Julian Shields, director of Fort Peck Tribal Health, said that efforts continue to get people vaccinated for COVID on the Fort Peck Reservation. Last week, Shields reported that 48 percent of tribal members are fully vaccinated. He noted free clinics take place each Tuesday at the Wolf Point Community Hall and Thursday at the Poplar Cultural Center. In addition,

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Tribal Health Reports Vaccinations At 48 Percent

By Bill Vander Weele Julian Shields, director of Fort Peck Tribal Health, said that efforts continue to get people vaccinated for COVID on the Fort Peck Reservation. Last week, Shields reported that 48 percent of tribal members are fully vaccinated. He noted free clinics take place each Tuesday at the Wolf Point Community Hall and Thursday at the Poplar Cultural Center. In addition,

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Posted on December 23, 2021

Frontier Students Take Part In Food Drive

By Bill Vander Weele Frontier School student displayed the spirit of giving by conducting a food drive earlier this month. Student council advisor Tina Strauser explained that a competition was held in both the kindergarten through fourth-grade level and the middle school level. Students could donate either food items or personal items. Winning classes were the fourth grade and the eighth

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Frontier Students Take Part In Food Drive

By Bill Vander Weele Frontier School student displayed the spirit of giving by conducting a food drive earlier this month. Student council advisor Tina Strauser explained that a competition was held in both the kindergarten through fourth-grade level and the middle school level. Students could donate either food items or personal items. Winning classes were the fourth grade and the eighth

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Posted on December 23, 2021

Elks To Offer Free Tom And Jerry Drinks Christmas Eve

By Bill Vander Weele Many area residents will begin their Christmas Eve celebration in a familiar way on Friday, Dec. 24. The Wolf Point Elks Lodge will provide free Tom and Jerry drinks from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Wolf Point Elks Event Center. The tradition has been going on in Wolf Point for at least 40 years. It is a way for the lodge to thank the community for their support over the year

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Elks To Offer Free Tom And Jerry Drinks Christmas Eve

By Bill Vander Weele Many area residents will begin their Christmas Eve celebration in a familiar way on Friday, Dec. 24. The Wolf Point Elks Lodge will provide free Tom and Jerry drinks from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Wolf Point Elks Event Center. The tradition has been going on in Wolf Point for at least 40 years. It is a way for the lodge to thank the community for their support over the year

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Posted on December 23, 2021

Influenza Confirmed In Roosevelt County

The Roosevelt County Health Department recently received confirmation of an influenza A case in Wolf Point, from the Department of Health and Human Services. This shows that influenza is present in our communities. Now, more than ever, is the time for residents to protect themselves against influenza. The “flu shot” is the first line of defense when protecting yourself and family from

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Influenza Confirmed In Roosevelt County

The Roosevelt County Health Department recently received confirmation of an influenza A case in Wolf Point, from the Department of Health and Human Services. This shows that influenza is present in our communities. Now, more than ever, is the time for residents to protect themselves against influenza. The “flu shot” is the first line of defense when protecting yourself and family from

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Posted on December 23, 2021

Wolf Point Earns Honors In Culbertson

The Wolf Point High School drama team earned first place during the meet in Culbertson on Saturday, Dec. 18. Del Eymard and Daniel Sears placed second in humorous theater. Ryan Schumacher earned fifth in humorous solo. Ryver Summers and Chase Adams also competed.

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Wolf Point Earns Honors In Culbertson

The Wolf Point High School drama team earned first place during the meet in Culbertson on Saturday, Dec. 18. Del Eymard and Daniel Sears placed second in humorous theater. Ryan Schumacher earned fifth in humorous solo. Ryver Summers and Chase Adams also competed.

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Posted on December 23, 2021

Temperatures Anticipated To Stay Below Average

By Bill Vander Weele Area residents can expect colder than normal temperatures during the short term, and maybe the long term, according to the National Weather Service’s Eastern Montana Drought Briefing and Climate Outlook. Although the area experienced above normal temperatures from Dec. 1-15, an Arctic front then created colder weather conditions. Regarding the short-term forecast

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Temperatures Anticipated To Stay Below Average

By Bill Vander Weele Area residents can expect colder than normal temperatures during the short term, and maybe the long term, according to the National Weather Service’s Eastern Montana Drought Briefing and Climate Outlook. Although the area experienced above normal temperatures from Dec. 1-15, an Arctic front then created colder weather conditions. Regarding the short-term forecast

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Posted on December 23, 2021

Senior Menus

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Dec. 23: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries, mixed vegetables and dessert. Dec. 28: Tacos with all the fixings, Spanish rice and dessert. Dec. 30: Barbecue pork on buns, potato salad and dessert.

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals Dec. 23: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries, mixed vegetables and dessert. Dec. 28: Tacos with all the fixings, Spanish rice and dessert. Dec. 30: Barbecue pork on buns, potato salad and dessert.

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Posted on December 23, 2021

Wolf Point Bands, Choir Entertain

Music students of Wolf Point High School and Wolf Point Junior High School entertained residents with their Christmas concert on Tuesday, Dec. 14. The high school choir opened the program with three selections. They delighted the crowd with While the Snow Lay Sleeping, Christmas Pops Trio and Something Told the Wild Geese. The junior high band then played A Christmas Fanfare and The Little

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Wolf Point Bands, Choir Entertain

Music students of Wolf Point High School and Wolf Point Junior High School entertained residents with their Christmas concert on Tuesday, Dec. 14. The high school choir opened the program with three selections. They delighted the crowd with While the Snow Lay Sleeping, Christmas Pops Trio and Something Told the Wild Geese. The junior high band then played A Christmas Fanfare and The Little

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Posted on December 23, 2021

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Woman Killed After Being Hit By Train

Woman Killed After Being Hit By Train

Trustees Approve Budgets For ESSER Projects

Trustees Approve Budgets For ESSER Projects

Tribal Health Reports Vaccinations At 48 Percent

Tribal Health Reports Vaccinations At 48 Percent

Frontier Students Take Part In Food Drive

Frontier Students Take Part In Food Drive

Elks To Offer Free Tom And Jerry Drinks Christmas Eve

Elks To Offer Free Tom And Jerry Drinks Christmas Eve

Influenza Confirmed In Roosevelt County

Influenza Confirmed In Roosevelt County

Wolf Point Earns Honors In Culbertson

Wolf Point Earns Honors In Culbertson

Temperatures Anticipated To Stay Below Average

Temperatures Anticipated To Stay Below Average

Senior Menus

Senior Menus

Wolf Point Bands, Choir Entertain

Wolf Point Bands, Choir Entertain

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