25 February 2021

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Jeffrey Low Dog Sr.

Jeffrey Low Dog Sr.


Jeffrey Low Dog Sr., Cinjá Ušíya, “Poor Calf,” 60, died Feb. 18, 2021, at Billings Clinic Hospital in Billings. He was born Jan. 20, 1961, in Wolf Point to Joseph Low Dog Sr. and Yvonne Shields. In his younger years, he went on the Mormon placement program in Longview, Wash. He received his GED at Kicking Horse Job Corps in Ronan. He worked at the Saddlery Shop in Wolf Point for many years. He loved making boots, wallets, belts and saddles. Along with working there, he also worked at the Cowboy Palace for Gene Martin. He helped brand cows and horses. There was a few times he was asked to help break horses too. He met Anita Iron Cloud around 1987 and, from this relationship, they had Alaric, Arienne and Jeffrey Low Dog Jr. He later met Rebecca “Becky” Archdale and they married in 2003. They spent many years happily married until her death in 2014. He loved to spend time with his family and friends. He loved to visit and laugh. He loved playing card games, pool and jamming out on jukebox. He enjoyed doing outdoor things like hunting and fishing. He enjoyed going for evening cruises. He is survived by his three sons, Avery Boe, Alaric Low Dog and Jeffrey Low Dog Jr.; nine grandchildren; sisters, Patti Low Dog, Carol Low Dog, Jewel Low Dog and Kristen “Krissy” Low Dog; and brother, Joe “Beezer” Low Dog. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Donna Low Dog and Tamera Low Dog; and children, Brandon Low Dog, Jeremy Low Dog and Arienne Low Dog. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at the Oswego Presbyterian Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, attendance is limited to 30 individuals. Masks are required. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Governor Sees Firsthand Impacts  Of Keystone XL Shutdown

Governor Sees Firsthand Impacts Of Keystone XL Shutdown


Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte visited Phillips and Valley counties on Friday, Feb. 20, where he saw firsthand the impacts of President Joe Biden’s decision to shut down the Keystone XL Pipeline project. Gianforte listened to Phillips County Commissioner Richard Dunbar and Marty Jorgenson, president of Barnard Construction. After the visits, Gianforte issued the following statement: “President

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Francine Iceman

Francine Iceman


Francine Lynette Iceman, 49, of Poplar died Feb. 13, 2021. She was born in Poplar on Jan. 19, 1972, to Frances Nation and Leslie “Sandy” Grainger. She grew up and attended schools in Poplar and many other various places. Throughout her school years, she participated in cheerleading and volleyball. She decided not to finish school and got her GED. She worked many jobs as a teen and a young adult such as cleaning bars, A& S Industries and wildland firefighter, where she eventually found her calling was a CNA at the Poplar Community Hospital where she worked for over 20 years. She enjoyed staying home, being with her family and friends, cruising, fishing and being with her animals. She could always tell a good story and forever had people laughing. She is survived by sons, Francis “Chips” Grainger, Rodell Loegering and Riley Loegering; a grandson; mother, Frances Nation; siblings, Donald Iceman, Lloyd Iceman and Ramona Iceman; and spouse (of nearly of 20 years) Emery Lester. Francine was preceded in death by her sister, Robin Ann Iceman. A viewing will be held from 11 to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A graveside service will be held Thursday, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m. at the Poplar City Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, attendance is limited to 30 individuals. Masks are required.

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18 February 2021

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Mask Order To Remain In Place At District  Level In Wolf Point School District Facilities

Mask Order To Remain In Place At District Level In Wolf Point School District Facilities


The Wolf Point School District board of trustees held their regular meeting at the district office Thursday, Feb. 11. The following teachers were approved for hire and/or volunteer positions: Rodney Paulson will assist the athletic director as a volunteer; Angela Figueroa, family school coordinator; Nancy Richter, Title I tutoring; Andrew Tumonong and Ronnel Tumonong, after school programing; Riggins

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Local Family Discusses Boarding School Memories

Local Family Discusses Boarding School Memories


Wolf Point High School freshman Isabelle Crawford recently shared a lesson book from the Carlisle Indian Boarding School dating to the early 1900s with entries by her great-great grandmother, Josephine Janese. Janese was the niece of Oglala Lakota Chief Red Cloud. WPHS Native American studies teacher Tressa Welch said the lesson book is on display near the high school office. Welch said the glass